ij^* Completion of Volume L (Passeres). 



A PRACTICAL HANDBOOK 

 OF BRITISH BIRDS. 



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



Contributors: — E. Hartert, ph.d., m.b.o.u., f,z.s. Annie C. Jackson, 



H.M.B.O.U. Rev. F. C. R. JOURDAIN, M.A., M.B.O.U. C. OlDHAM, 

 F.Z.S., M.B.O.U. N. F. TiCEHURST, M.A., F.R.C.S., M.B.O.U. 



Specially arranged for quick reference. Distinguishing characters 

 si mplifying identification, full description of all plumages. Breeding habits 

 (nest, eggs, season, incubation, etc.). Food. Distribution and Migration. 



WITH COLOURED 

 MONOCHROME PLATES. 



NUMEROUS TEXT FIGURES. 



PRACTICAL, ORIGINAL. 



UP-TO-DATE. 



VOL. L (Now Ready). Bound in Buckram, Gilt Top, Price 408. 

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