Nightjars, Potoos, Frogmouths, Oilbird, and Owlet–nightjars of the World

Nightjars, Potoos, Frogmouths, Oilbird, and Owlet–nightjars of the World is the ultimate identification guide to these fascinating and elusive birds. Covering all 135 known species, this illustrated guide features more than 580 superb colour photographs depicting every species and many subspecies, including numerous images never before published.

For birds with no existing images in the wild, photos of museum specimens are provided, including species not seen since their original discovery. The guide includes detailed species accounts that describe key identification features, confusion species, vocalizations, distribution, habitat and altitudinal range, breeding season and sites, egg type and clutch size, downy chick, status, and Red List category.

This easy-to-use photographic guide also offers a colour distribution map for every species, as well as sections on plumage, taxonomy, and more.

• The ultimate identification guide to these elusive birds
• Covers all 135 known species
• Features more than 580 colour photos
• Provides detailed species accounts and a colour distribution map for every species
• Includes sections on plumage, taxonomy, and more