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HBW and BirdLife International Illustrated Checklist of the Birds of the WorldVolume 1: Non-passerines

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Published by Lynx Edicions in association with BirdLife International 🦉 FREE Bird Phylogeny Poster included! This is Volume 1, devoted to Non-passerines.

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Original price was: 185.00€.Current price is: 96.00€.

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Original price was: 185.00€.Current price is: 96.00€.

Product code: ILCHK01

ISBN: 978-84-96553-94-1

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“This book is unique. It is evolutionarily distinct, it fills its own bibliographical niche and has no competitors. And like any species that is radically different from its nearest relatives, it is original and captivating. I am not perhaps a typical checklist user, since I do not maintain a life list and do not feel particularly compelled to keep on top of the latest taxonomic arrangements, yet I have already spent entire days browsing the contents, and have the book placed for easy reference right next to my desk so that I can consult it as I work. If I have enjoyed it so much, those who want to anticipate the next split will find the book impossible to resist.”

Christopher J. Sharpe, Neotropical Birding, Spring 2015

“So, 904 pages later, should you have it? Simply, yes. The book is a stunning visual collection of approximately half of the world’s birds, with sufficient text to satisfy those who want to know more about any species. In time, it might be the most used bird book you will ever own–whether just looking at the pictures, planning your next birding adventure or reliving previous ones.”

David WilsonAustralian Birdlife, March 2015

“So is this book really useful? Without question it is. It is now the most current and up-to-date checklist of world birds. It has been assembled by people who have spent over twenty years evaluating and deciding the taxonomic issues related to birds. It is a complete checklist of the non-passerine species using the most up-to-date taxonomy. Having both an illustration and a range map alongside of the species entry is a real blessing. It is an essential purchase for researchers and for all those engaged in world-wide birdwatching. Even if you are not a combat lister, you still need to know which species you have seen and where.”

John RoyCanadian Field Naturalist, 2014

“As an overall package, this checklist cannot be recommended highly enough.”

Dominic MitchellBirdwatch, October 2014

“The checklist itself is bound to become a very popular choice, being backed up by the BirdLife International, and as a matter of fact, it has been adopted by the United Nations Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals, and also by the European Commission to be used in their decision-making. The modern taxonomic approach also seemingly does have benefits when it comes to bird conservation. Further, because of the illustrations, this is the most handsome and lister-friendly checklist of them all. It is simply an amazing book and an undisputed titan of its kind.”

William Vermala, Ornis Fennica, Autumn 2015

“In my opinion this is, up to now, the best, clearest and most aesthetically pleasing checklist I have ever had the pleasure of studying. /…/ This provides a brilliant overview of each genus and family, with the birds’ appearance and distribution, name, status and subspecies presented for every species. Working on the HBW series has given the editors such great experience in how to produce a clear and elegant layout, that the presentation of the Illustrated Checklist is simply brilliant.”

Lennart NilssonAnser, December 2014

HBW Checklist is clearly in a class of its own. Having a full checklist of all the non-passerine species and subspecies, together with illustrations and maps in one remarkable volume, simply cannot be beaten.”

Alan KnoxBritish Birds, November 2014

Weight

4.6 kg

Size

24 × 31 cm

Language

English

Format

Hardback

Pages

904

Publishing date

July 2014

Published by

Lynx Edicions

Read this article from the December 2016 issue of BirdLife-The magazine. Illustrated Checklist co-author, Prof. Nigel Collar of BirdLife International, explains why this tome will be a vital tool for conservationists.

Description

The first ever Illustrated Checklist of the Birds of the World is really two works in one. It is a complete checklist whose taxonomy incorporates the most up-to-date information and an exhaustive methodology (Tobias et al. 2010) in an entirely systematic and consistent way. At the same time, it contains illustrations and distribution maps for every bird species in the world. This includes the original artwork from the HBW series, as well as hundreds of new illustrations, all in two compact volumes.

The Illustrated Checklist Volume 1 by Numbers

Volume 1: Non-Passerines

  • 35 orders, 105 families, 988 genera, 4,372 extanct species, 99 extinct species.
  • 904 pages, 357 plates, 8,290 bird illustrations and 4,428 distribution maps.

Taxonomic Results

In this Checklist, a modern, broad version of the Biological Species Concept (BSC) has been applied, with the aid of the scoring system to evaluate differences in morphology, vocalizations, ecology and geographical relationships published in Ibis by Tobias et al. (2010)*. For the non-passerines, this has resulted in relatively few lumps (21) but a much higher number of splits, 462 in total at the time of writing, compared with the taxonomy presented in the HBW series. Groups with major changes in species numbers include:

* J.A. Tobias, N. Seddon, C.N. Spottiswoode, J.D. Pilgrim, L.D.C. Fishpool & N.J. Collar (2010). Quantitative criteria for species delimitation. Ibis. 152: 724-746.


Samples

Introduction

An extensive introduction, with many illustrated examples, explains the rationale and advantages of the taxonomic system adopted in the Checklist, as well as how to use the book.

Species Samples

1 Newly revised BirdLife International and NatureServe distribution maps for all species, with country borders included.
2 Colour illustrations for all species, including distinctive subspecies and morphs, from the HBW series with numerous corrections and new figures.
3 Plate layout subtly divided by species and genera for a clearer arrangement.
4 Revised species names in French, German and Spanish, and other common names in English when appropriate.
5 Colour-coded subspecies groups marked to highlight distinct forms and their relationships.
6 Completely updated at the macrosystematic, genus, species and subspecies levels.
7 Each species conveniently cross-referenced to the volume and page of its treatment in the HBW series.
8 Detailed descriptions of ranges for all species and subspecies.
9 Changes and other relevant issues fully explained under Taxonomic notes of each species.
10 Current official IUCN category of each species from the 2014 BirdLife International/IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.
11 Reference numbers included in text associated with complete bibliographical list at the end of the volume.

Extinct species

Two appendices cover all the species considered to have become extinct since 1500. The first gives full treatment, including text, illustration and former range map, for the extinct species known from complete specimens. The second provides information for the extinct species not known from complete specimens.

Maps

Large-format maps offer the reader assistance in interpreting the distribution sections. They provide both administrative and physical details, for greater clarity of use.

Institutions that have adopted the taxonomy and nomenclature of the Illustrated Checklist

The Illustrated Checklist continues to grow in influence and importance, especially in terms of bird Conservation.

The European Bird Census Council (EBCC):

The European Bird Census Council (EBCC) officially adopted the HBW and BirdLife International Illustrated Checklist of the Birds of the World as their reference for nomenclature and taxonomy. It will be implemented in all of the supra-national projects coordinated by EBCC, including the European Breeding Bird Atlas, EuroBirdPortal and Pan-European Common Bird Monitoring Scheme.

With this latest resolution the HBW-BirdLife Illustrated Checklist increases its influence as the taxonomy and nomenclature followed by most European countries.

The European Union:

The European Union adopted the HBW and BirdLife International Illustrated Checklist of the Birds of the World as the standard reference for bird taxonomy and nomenclature. It is used most importantly for the EU’s official list of birds, which guides the Birds Directive, whose goal is to protect all of the wild bird species naturally occurring in the European Union. This list is also used for the implementation of the Directive on the protection of the environment through criminal law and the Directive on environmental liability with regard to the prevention and remedying of environmental damage.

The United Nations Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS):

During the 12th meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Conservation of Migratory Species (COP 12), celebrated in Manila, Philippines, in October 2017, the HBW and BirdLife International Illustrated Checklist of the Birds of the World, Volume 2: Passerines was adopted as the CMS standard reference for bird taxonomy and nomenclature for passerine species.

Given that at COP 11, celebrated in Quito, Ecuador 4-9 November 2014, the CMS adopted Volume 1: Non-passerines as the standard reference for non-passerine species, with the adoption of Volume 2 the HBW-BirdLife Illustrated Checklist was confirmed as the definitive reference for bird taxonomy and nomenclature across all of the parties, which will hopefully facilitate the implementation of conventions and conservation tools with a direct benefit to the birds being protected.

The Agreement on the Conservation of African-Eurasian Migratory Waterbirds (AEWA):

In its resolution on amendments to the AEWA Annexes (AEWA MOP6 DR1 Rev.1), the MOP, inter alia:
adopts the reference recommended by the 12th AEWA TC meeting as the AEWA standard reference for waterbird species taxonomy and nomenclature: the “Handbook of the Birds of the World/BirdLife International Illustrated Checklist of the Birds of the World, Volume 1: Non-passerines,” by Josep del Hoyo et al. (2014).

The International Union for Conservation of Naure (IUCN), including the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species:

The HBW-BirdLife Illustrated Checklist was also adopted by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), including The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species(TM), for which BirdLife International is their “IUCN Red List bird authority“. We continue to feel proud of the influence and importance of the Illustrated Checklist, especially in terms of bird Conservation.

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