Clark, J.M. & Eyre J.A. (Eds.). Birds of Hampshire.
1st. Ed. Pub. Hampshire Ornithological Soc. 1993 pp.512 with colour photos., b/w. illus., and dist. maps. 8vo. With Errata slip. Fine hardback in fine dw.
£14.00 [ref: 59135]

Clarke, R. Montagu’s Harrier.
1st. Ed. Pub. Arlequin. 1996 pp.viii, 208 with col. photos. and illus. 8vo. Several minor spots to top-edge of text block, o/w. a fine hardback in fine dw.
In this first major monograph on this raptor, the author explores the natural history and ecology of the species in every part of Britain right up to the present day, and reviews its breeding status and habitats in every country from Ireland to Kazakhstan. He also reviews the breeding biology and social behaviour, plumages, identification, and conservation issues.
£17.50 [ref: 66117]

Clement, Peter (et al). Finches & Sparrows. An Identification Guide.
1st. Ed. Pub. Christopher Helm. 1993 pp.ix, 500 with 73 colour plates and dist. maps. Large 8vo. Fine hardback in nr. fine dw.
A comprehensive text covering field identification, voice, geographical variation, habitat & range, migration, food, habits and description. Full colour plates illustrate every species, with descriptive text and colour distribution maps facing the plates.
£28.00 [ref: 63122]

Clements, J.F. Birds of the World. A Checklist.
5th. Ed. Pub. Pica Press. 2000 pp.xx, 867. 4to. Light spotting to top edge of text block o/w. a fine hardback in nr. fine dw.
Approximately 9,800 bird species are treated in this completely revised volume.
£8.95 [ref: 40484]

Clements, J.F. and Shany, N. A Field Guide to the Birds of Peru.
Pub. Lynx. 2001 pp.xvii, 281 with 128 colour plates at centre of text. A vg. plus copy in card covers. Scarce.
This is the first field guide ever published on the world’s most inportant birding country, and fills a huge gap in our knowledge of South American ornithology. Almost all 1,800 species are illustrated on the 127 colour plates, more than appear in any other field guide to date. The extensive text describes the main identification features of each species, plus its range in Peru, preferred habitat and worldwide range.
£45.00 [ref: 39098]

Clements, J.F. and Shany, N. A Field Guide to the Birds of Peru.
1st. Ed. Pub. Ibis. 2001 pp.xvii, 283 with 127 col. plates & maps to rear. 8vo. Fine softback with a hint of sunning to spine.
This is the first field guide ever published on the world’s most important birding country, and fills a huge gap in our knowledge of South American ornithology. Almost all 1,800 species are illustrated on the 127 colour plates, more than appear in any other field guide to date. The extensive text describes the main identification features of each species, plus its range in Peru, preferred habitat and worldwide range.
£65.00 [ref: 39386]

Clyde Todd, W.E. List of the Hummingbirds in the Collection of the Carnegie Museum.
Pub. Carnegie Museum. 1942 pp.271-370. 8vo. Softback. Contents fine in thor. vg. paper covers.
The Hummingbirds are represented in the Carnegie Museum collection by 5,004 specimens, belonging to 324 species and subspecies.
£5.00 [ref: 39362]

Coates, B.J. &. Bishop, K.D. A Guide to the Birds Of Wallacea. Sulawesi, The Moluccas and Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia.
1st. Ed. Pub. Dove Publishing. 1997 pp.535 with 64 colour plates. 8vo. Bookplate. Fine hardback in fine dw., with a little sunning to spine.
A major guide to the birds of the region. The avifauna of this region is a fascinating mix of Asian and Australasian elements but, more importantly, it hosts an extraordinarily high number of 249 endemic bird species. This book treats and illustrates all of the 697 species of birds reliably recorded in Wallacea. Illustrated by Dana Gardner.
£62.50 [ref: 70231]

Coates, B.J. &. Bishop, K.D. A Guide to the Birds Of Wallacea. Sulawesi, The Moluccas and Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia.
1st. Ed. Pub. Dove Publishing. 1997 pp.535 with 64 colour plates. 8vo. Bookplate. Fine hardback in fine dw.
A major guide to the birds of the region. The avifauna of this region is a fascinating mix of Asian and Australasian elements but, more importantly, it hosts an extraordinarily high number of 249 endemic bird species. This book treats and illustrates all of the 697 species of birds reliably recorded in Wallacea. Illustrated by Dana Gardner.
£120.00 [ref: 57037]

Coates, Brian J. The Birds of Papua New Guinea. Including the Bismarck Archipelago and Bougainville. Vols. 1 and 2.
1st. Ed. Pub. Dove Publications. 1985-90 Two volume set with colour photos., and dist. maps throughout. Large 4to. Bookplates. A small area of margin on a couple of pages neatly prized open, o/w. fine hardbacks in fine dws. Out-of-print. A superb set. Volume two particularly scarce.
These volumes give detailed accounts of 740 species of birds found in this archipelago. Volume 1 is dedicated to non-passerines and volume 2 is dedicated to passerines.
£295.00 [ref: 57168]

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