What is an Eurasian Jay? What is a Barn Swallow’s nest made of? How can Mallards sleep with only one eye? Why do some birds migrate and some don’t? 

Packed with detailed and realistic illustrations, this fascinating guide gives the opportunity to discover 30 species of European birds. Each section is dedicated to a different habitat. For each bird, its size, behavior, activity, and food are detailed, and an observation guide specifies where and when to find it, and how to recognize it. 

Additional sections give tips to improve your skills as a birdwatcher and explain bird migration, assuring budding ornithologists a quick success!