THE HANDBOOK OF THE BIRDS OF THE WORLD

Published in Barcelona in association with BirdLife International, the first fourteen volumes of the Handbook of the Birds of the World (HBW) have met with universal acclaim. This comprehensive, beautifully illustrated work has already become the definitive reference work to the bird families covered. Originally to be completed in twelve volumes, it will be expanded to sixteen volumes to allow for increased content, including additional photographs and artwork. This is the first work ever to illustrate all the species of birds in the world, in addition to providing access to all the essential information about each one of them.

Each volume measures 9 ¾" x 12 ½" (24 x 31 cm). They are hardbound, with dust jackets. They include exhaustive family texts, plus detailed individual species accounts which include distribution maps. Each species is illustrated on a color plate, including all significant sexual and subspecific differences, and high quality color photographs depict many aspects of the birds’ life and behavior. English, French, German, Spanish, and Latin names are given for each species.

PRE-PUBLICATION DISCOUNT OFFER
Before each new volume rolls off the presses, we offer a significant discount off the list price. With pre-payment, you can receive the discounted price. If you wish to take advantage of this special offer, please place your order with us by September 30, 2010. If you would like to be notified of the publication of future volumes, please contact us.

Image	Title		Code	Price
	Handbook of the Birds of the World, Volume 15: Weavers to New World Warblers
	NOW ON SALE! SEE PRE-PUBLICATION DISCOUNT OFFER Publication due October 2010. A foreword titled Conservation of the World's Birds, by Stuart Butchart, Nigel Collar, Alison Stattersfield & Leon Bennun will precede the family accounts. appx 800 pages. Illustrated with 60 color plates, more than 400 color photographs, and distribution maps. This volume covers: Order PASSERIFORMES Family Ploceidae (Weavers) Author: Adrian Craig Family Viduidae (Whydahs and Indigobirds) Author: Robert Payne Family Estrildidae (Waxbills) Author: Robert Payne Family Vireonidae (Vireos) Authors: David Brewer & Ronald Orenstein Family Fringillidae (Finches) Authors: Nigel Collar, Ian Newton, Peter Clement & Vladimir Arkhipov Family Drepanididae (Honeycreepers) Author: Douglas Pratt Family Peucedramidae (Olive Warbler) Author: Jon Curson Family Parulidae (New World Warblers) Author: Jon Curson PRE-PUBLICATION DISCOUNT OFFER ON VOLUME 15: Buteo Books is pleased to offer Volume 15 of the 16-volume series at a special pre-publication discount price of $225 plus the cost of UPS shipping. This offer will expire September 30, 2010; thereafter the book will sell at the list price. Payments will be processed at the time of receipt of order, and the book will be shipped automatically via UPS upon publication. As of September 30, 2010, no further orders for Volume 15 will be accepted at the discount price. Buteo Books will continue to offer a discount on future volumes. Contact us to be added to the list for early notification.		13107	$225.00
	Handbook of the Birds of the World, Volume 14: Bush-shrikes to Old World Sparrows
	NOW ON SALE! Bush-shrikes, Helmet-shrikes, Vangas, Drongos, New Zealand Wattlebirds, Stitchbird, Mudlarks, Australian Mudnesters, Woodswallows, Butcherbirds, Bristlehead, Bowerbirds, Birds-of-paradise, Crows, Oxpeckers, Starlings, Old World Sparrows. As with previous volumes, each species is illustrated on a color plate and high quality color photographs depict many aspects of the birds life and behavior. A foreword titled Birding Past, Present and Future: a Global View, by Stephen Moss will precede the family accounts. appx 800 pages. Illustrated with 50 color plates, more than 500 color photographs, and distribution maps.		13050	$265.00
	Handbook of the Birds of the World, Volume 13: Penduline-tits to Shrikes
	NOW ON SALE! An essay on bird migration by Ian Newton will precede the family accounts. This volume will continue coverage of the Passerines, with Remizidae (Penduline-tits), Aegithalidae (Long-tailed Tits), Sittidae (Nuthatches), Tichodromadidae (Wallcreeper), Certhiidae (Treecreepers), Rhabdornithidae (Rhabdornis), Nectariniidae (Sunbirds), Melanocharitidae (Berrypeckers and Longbills), Paramythiidae (Painted Berrypeckers), Dicaeidae (Flowerpeckers), Pardalotidae (Pardalotes), Zosteropidae (White-eyes), Promeropidae (Sugarbirds), Meliphagidae (Honeyeaters), Oriolidae (Orioles), and Laniidae (Shrikes). Illustrated with 60 color plates, more than 400 color photographs, 611 distribution maps.		12833	$265.00
	Handbook of the Birds of the World, Volume 12: Picathartes to Tits and Chickadees
	NOW ON SALE! 52 color plates, more than 400 color photographs, distribution maps. 815 pp. Foreword on Fossil Birds by Dr. Kevin J. Caley. This volume continues coverage of the Passeriformes: Picathartes, Babblers, Parrotbills, Australasian Babblers, Logrunners, Jewel-babblers and allies, Whistlers, Australasian Robins, Fairywrens, Bristlebirds, Thornbills, Australian Chats, Sittellas, Australasian Treecreepers, Tits and Chickadees.		12832	$265.00
	Handbook of the Birds of the World, Volume 11: Old World Flycatchers to Old World Warblers
	NOW ON SALE! 55 color plates, more than 300 color photographs, 723 distribution maps. Foreword on the ecological significance of bird populations by Cagan Sekercioglu with a Preface by Paul Ehrlich. Comprehensive coverage of: Muscicapidae (Old World Flycatchers), Platysteiridae (Wattle-eyes), Rhipiduridae (Fantails), Monarchidae (Monarch Flycatchers), Regulidae (Kinglets), Polioptilidae (Gnatcatchers), Cisticolidae (Cisticolas & Allies), and Sylviidae (Old World Warblers).		12557	$265.00
	Handbook of the Birds of the World, Volume 10: Cuckoo-shrikes to Thrushes.
	NOW ON SALE! 80 color plates, over 400 color photographs, distribution maps, bibliographical references. Foreword on the ecology and impact of non-indigenous birds by Daniel Sol, Tim Blackburn, Phillip Cassey, Richard Duncan and Jordi Clavell. Comprehensive coverage of: Cuckoo-shrikes, Bulbuls, Leafbirds, Fairy-bluebirds, Ioras, Silky-flycatchers, Waxwings, Hypocolius, Palmchat, Dippers, Wrens, Mockingbirds and Thrashers, Accentors, and Thrushes.		12475	$265.00
	Handbook of the Birds of the World, Volume 9: Cotingas to Pipits and Wagtails.
	NOW ON SALE! Cotingas, Manakins, Tyrant-flycatchers, New Zealand Wrens, Scrub-birds, Lyrebirds, Larks, Swallows, Pipits and Wagtails. They are illustrated with 78 color plates and over 400 color photographs.		12474	$265.00
	Handbook of the Birds of the World, Volume 8: Broadbills to Tapaculos
	NOW ON SALE! Broadbills, Asities, Pittas, Ovenbirds, Woodcreepers, Typical Antbirds, Ground-antbirds, Gnateaters, Tapaculos. 81 color plates, over 470 color photographs.		12470	$265.00
	Handbook of the Birds of the World, Volume 7: Jacamars to Woodpeckers
	NOW ON SALE! Jacamars, Puffbirds, Barbets, Toucans, Honeyguides, Woodpeckers. 69 color plates, over 300 color photographs.		12467	$265.00
	Handbook of the Birds of the World, Volume 6: Mousebirds to Hornbills
	NOW ON SALE! Mousebirds, Trogons, Kingfishers, Todies, Motmots, Bee-eaters, Rollers, Ground-rollers, Cuckoo-rollers, Hoopoes, Wood-hoopoes, Hornbills. 46 color plates, over 330 color photographs.		12466	$265.00
	Handbook of the Birds of the World, Volume 5: Barn Owls to Hummingbirds
	NOW ON SALE! Barn-owls, Typical Owls, Oilbird, Owlet-nightjars, Frogmouths, Potoos, Nightjars, Swifts, Tree-swifts, Hummingbirds. 76 color plates, 405 color photos.		12465	$265.00
	Handbook of the Birds of the World, Volume 4: Sandgrouse to Cuckoos
	NOW ON SALE! Sandgrouse, Pigeons And Doves, Cockatoos, Parrots, Turacos, and Cuckoos. 70 color plates, 236 color photos.		12464	$265.00
	Handbook of the Birds of the World, Volume 3: Hoatzin to Auks
	NOW ON SALE! Hoatzin, Mesites, Buttonquails, Cranes, Limpkin, Trumpeters, Rails, Gallinules And Coots, Finfoots, Kagu, Sunbittern, Seriemas, Bustards, Jacanas, Painted Snipes, Crab Plover, Oystercatchers, Ibisbill, Avocets, Stilts, Thick-Knees, Pratincoles, Coursers, Plovers, Sandpipers & Allies, Plains-Wanderer, Seedsnipes, Sheathbills, Skuas, Gulls, Terns, Skimmers, Auks. 60 color plates, 389 photos.		12463	$265.00
	Handbook of the Birds of the World, Volume 2: New World Vultures to Guineafowl
	NOW ON SALE! New World Vultures, Osprey, Hawks And Eagles, Secretarybird, Falcons And Caracaras, Megapodes, Chachalacas, Guans And Curassows, Turkeys, Grouse, New World Quails, Pheasants And Partridges, Guineafowl. 60 color plates, 302 photos.		12462	$265.00
	Handbook of the Birds of the World, Volume 1: Ostrich to Ducks
	NOW ON SALE! Ostrich, Rheas, Cassowaries, Emu, Kiwis, Tinamous, Penguins, Divers, Grebes, Albatrosses, Petrels And Shearwaters, Storm-Petrels, Diving-Petrels, Tropicbirds, Pelicans, Gannets And Boobies, Cormorants, Darters, Frigatebirds, Herons, Hamerkop, Storks, Shoebill, Ibises And Spoonbills, Flamingos, Screamers, Ducks, Geese And Swans. 50 color plates, 382 color photographs.		12461	$265.00