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Handbook of the Birds of the World. Vols 1-16 + Special Volume

by Del Hoyo, J.; Elliott, A.; Sargatal, J.; Christie, D.A. (Eds)

Series : Handbook of the Birds of the World
Publisher : Lynx Edicions
Published In : Barcelona
Illustrations : col plates, col photos, maps

Description:

Complete set. The Handbook of the Birds of the World Series illustrates and describes in detail every species of bird in the world. The series comprises 16 volumes plus a Special volume that complements them. This Special Volume includes the new species described since the publication of their respective volumes, a practical global index and much more!

Volume 1: Ostrich to Ducks

Volume 2: New World Vultures to Guineafowl

Volume 3: Hoatzin to Auks

Volume 4: Sandgrouse to Cuckoos

Volume 5: Barn Owls to Hummingbirds

Volume 6: Mousebirds to Hornbills

Volume 7: Jacamars to Woodpeckers

Volume 8: Broadbills to Tapaculos

Volume 9: Cotingas to Pipits and Wagtails

Volume 10: Cuckoo-shrikes to Thrushes

Volume 11: Old World Flycatchers to Old World Warblers

Volume 12: Picathartes to Tits and Chickadees

Volume 13: Penduline-tits to Shrikes

Volume 14: Bush-shrikes to Old World Sparrows

Volume 15: Weavers to New World Warblers

Volume 16: Tanagers to New World Blackbirds

Special Volume: New Species and Global Index

Condition

17 vols, 4to (317x243mm), orig. boards. Vg/Fine in d/w's (several spines slightly faded; minor chafing to top of spine to Vol. 1). Vol. 15 and Special Volume still sealed in publisher's cellophane.