NOW READY. VOLUME 1. 



(Containing the Paaseres.) 



A Practi cal Han d book 



■ II I ■— »iW^^M-'WM'M FT— — — ^ I I I I ■-^^— ' , I ] I I, ■ ! II I H II 11 I I I ■ II I M I I I 



of British Birds 



Edited by H. F. WITHERBY, M.B.E., M.B.O.U., F.Z.S., F.R.G.S. 



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Specially arranged for quick reference. Distinguishing 



characters simplifying identification, full description of all plumages. 



Breeding habits (nest, eggs, season, incubation, etc.). Food. 

 Distribution and Migration. 



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