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Among the most familiar and colorful of birds, finches and sparrows occupy almost every type of habitat throughout the world -- from the environs of the Dead Sea to agricultural lowlands to the tops of the Himalayas. Finches and Sparrows combines nearly 950 color portraits with detailed text covering identification, description, geographical variation, voice, status, habitat and behavior, distribution, movements, and measurements of every species. All 290 species, including most variations by age and sex, and many subspecies are described and illustrated in 73 color plates. Over 280 color maps showing breeding and wintering ranges for all species help make this the most comprehensive and up-to-date guide to these birds.Clement, Peter is the author of 'Finches & Sparrows : An Identification Guide' with ISBN 9780691034249 and ISBN 0691034249.
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