The only beginner's guide to the birds of Turkey currently available. This book contains an introductory section for the Turkish reader new to ornithology, followed by a field guide with individual descriptions and original watercolour illustrations. It contains a total of 135 species, including the most commonly seen birds in Turkey along with a few notable rarities and endemics. Reference is made to local hotspots for the species in question and its importance to Turkish culture more widely. There are also sub-sections on various aspects of bird plumage and behaviour including a guide to watching migratory birds and the Turkish migration routes.
The only beginner's guide to the birds of Turkey currently available. This book contains an introductory section for the Turkish reader new to ornithology, followed by a field guide with individual descriptions and original watercolour illustrations. It contains a total of 135 species, including the most commonly seen birds in Turkey along with a few notable rarities and endemics. Reference is made to local hotspots for the species in question and its importance to Turkish culture more widely. There are also sub-sections on various aspects of bird plumage and behaviour including a guide to watching migratory birds and the Turkish migration routes.