Tracks and signs of the animals and birds of britain and europe (Princeton University Press)

This beautifully illustrated field guide enables you to easily identify the tracks and signs left aby a wide variety of mammal and bird species found in Britain and Europe, covering behaviors ranging from hunting, foraging, and feeding to courtship, breeding, and nesting. Introductory chapters offer detailed drawings of footprints and tracks of large and small mammals, which are followed by sections on mammal scat, bird droppings, and the feeding signs of animals on food sources such as nuts, cones, and rose hips. The book then describes specific mammal species, providing information on size, distribution, behavior, habitat, and similar species, as well as more specific detail on tracks and scat. Distribution maps are also included. This indispensable field guide covers 175 species of mammals and birds, and features a wealth of stunning color photos and artwork throughout. It helps you easily identify the tracks and signs of a variety of mammals and birds. It covers 175 species. It is illustrated throughout with photos, drawings, and artwork. It includes informative descriptions of mammal species along with distribution maps.