THE BIRDS OF HUNGARY

Gerard Gorman's most recent book THE BIRDS OF HUNGARY (Christopher Helm, London) is a status handbook of all the birds known to have occurred in Hungary up to 1995. Introductory sections cover Nomenclature, Geographical Background, Land Use, Habitats, Climate, Conservation, Reserves & Parks, and Migration. The bulk of the book is taken up with a species by species status review and each species has a range map (this is the first time ever that maps have been produced and published for all the birds occurring in Hungary). As well as Status data notes on Distribution and Timing indicate the areas and periods where and when each species is present. There are also very useful tables and charts covering such topics as Aquatic Warbler numbers and trends and the Status of Breeding Birds of Prey. The book is enlivened by fine black & white line drawings by John Davis and the cover is a stunning colour shot of a Rock Thrush by the Hungarian photographer Sandor Vadasz. If the visiting birder uses this book with one of the above mentioned guides he/she will be wonderfully equipped with all the practical information needed to plan and execute a successful visit.

THE BIRDS OF HUNGARY is available from all good bird book suppliers and stores in the UK and USA.
Order now from the ABA for US sales, or click here for UK sales.
Quote ISBN 0-7136-4235-1.
Alternately, get it from Natural History Book Service.

What the reviewers of THE BIRDS OF HUNGARY wrote:

"Budapest-based Gerard Gorman's credentials as author are admirable. This is an excellent addition to the Euro-birder's library..." Dominic Mitchell, BIRDWATCH.

"The Birds of Hungary is an important book in the history of Hungarian ornithology... I recommend it to everybody interested in European birds." Dr.Tamas Szekely, IBIS.

"Reading through this book makes you want to go there and experience first hand its diversity of habitats and species". The Hampshire Ornithological Society Newsletter.

"The advantage to non-Hungarians is, of course, that the text is not only in English, but is also in very readable English. This book is invaluable as an up-to-date work of reference..." Dr. J.T.R.Sharrock, BRITISH BIRDS.

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