BIRDS IN EUROPE: THEIR CONSERVATION STATUS. Bird Life Conservation Series No.3.

1994 1st edition. Paperback. Pp600. Maps, extensive bibliography.

This is a species by species guide to the conservation status of all European bird species. Each species is dealt with in an individual article which gives distributions and population trends, threats to the species, conservation measures and a summary of the bird's ecology. Each article is accompanied by a map which cleverly presents relative numbers and national trends in decline or increase at a glance. An absolutely invaluable book.