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HBW and BirdLife International Illustrated Checklist of the Birds of the World – Volume 2

Name: HBW and BirdLife International Illustrated Checklist of the Birds of the World – Volume 2
SKU: ILCHK02
Price: 225.00 EUR
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Passerines

~~225.00€~~ 96.00€

✍️ Josep del Hoyo, Nigel J. Collar
David A. Christie, Andrew Elliott, Lincoln D. C. Fishpool, Peter Boesman, Guy M. Kirwan

Published by Lynx Edicions in association with BirdLife International

🦉 FREE Bird Phylogeny Poster included!

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.

This is Volume 2, devoted to Passerines.

Product code: ILCHK02 Categories: Birds, Illustrated Checklist of the Birds of the World, Illustrated Checklist of the Birds of the World, Special Offers

It is impossible not to be awed by the work which has gone into this massive project. It is a huge achievement, a real testament to the commitment of all involved in its production. Although it has, inevitably, caused its share of politics, the now-complete Checklist provides for the conservation professional an important new benchmark in defining which species are out there and which should be the most immediate subject of attention. For the recreational birder it provides a magnificent celebration of the world’s birds and their spectacular and astonishing diversity. That is something upon which all can surely agree.

Andy Stoddard, Rare Bird Alert, January 2017

“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

There is no doubt that this second part of the Checklist is an outstanding piece of work, and that picking it up for just an hour or so is simply not an option. Once I open it I find myself absorbed in thought for several hours. These days we so often turn to online resources (such as HBW Alive) when we want information, and while these websites provide instant answers to many questions, the ability to look at all of the members of one family together in a book is still a winner for me.

Keith Betton, British Birds, June 2017

“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 Roy, Canadian Field Naturalist, 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

This is a pair of books in which you can see, at a glance, what every single one of the world’s birds looks like, where they occur, how perilous (or not) their conservation status is (as of 2016 at least, as that year’s IUCN Red List update was produced handin- glove with the Illustrated checklist), and what their key taxonomic points are. For birders—quite aside from ornithologists and conservationists— the two volumes should thus be manna from heaven. Whether you read each page in taxonomic sequence or dip into the books randomly, you will deepen your understanding of the Neotropical avifauna, and probably prepare your avian bucket list or informally test your identification skills too. Although eyewateringly costly, the Illustrated checklist represents very good value for money. You will not regret the purchase.

James Lowen, Neotropical Birding 21, 2017

“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 Nilsson, Anser, December 2014

With the suport of

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.

The Illustrated Checklist Volume 2 by Numbers

Volume 2: Passerines
1 order, 138 families, 1,358 genera, 6,592 extanct species, 57 extinct species. 1,013 pages, 446 plates, 12,629 bird illustrations (including 642 new and 1.208 improved) and 6,649 distribution maps.

Taxonomic Results

In this Checklist, with the guidance of many genetic studies and the aid of the scoring system employed to evaluate differences in morphology, vocalizations, ecology and geographical relationships, the number of taxonomic changes for the passerines has been significantly high. At present (totals may change slightly before publication), the current volume has 41 lumps and 628 splits, compared with the taxonomy presented in the HBW series. Groups with major changes in species numbers include:

Species Samples

	1 Convenient totals for all extant and extinct taxa.
	2 Each species conveniently cross-referenced to the volume and page of treatment in the HBW series.
	3 Revised species names in French, German and Spanish, and other common names in English when appropriate.
	4 Colour-coded subspecies groups marked to highlight distinct forms and their relationships.
	5 Completely updated at the macrosystematic, genus, species and subspecies levels.
	6 Changes and other relevant issues fully explained under taxonomic notes of each species.
	7 Detailed descriptions of ranges for all species and subspecies.
	8 Official IUCN category of each species from the 2016 BirdLife International/IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.
	9 Reference numbers included in text with complete bibliographical list at the end of the volume.
	10 Plate layout subtly divided by species and genera for a clearer arrangement.
	11 Colour illustrations for all species, including for distinctive subspecies and morphs, from the HBW series with numerous corrections and new figures.
	12 Newly revised distribution maps with country borders included.

* Those included in sample page subject to change before publication.

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.

Weight	4.6 kg
Dimensions	24 × 31 cm
Language	English
Product format	Hardback

Pages	1013
ISBN	978-84-96553-98-9
Published in	December 2016
Published by	Lynx Edicions

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About HBW

The Handbook of the Birds of the World (HBW) is the first work ever to illustrate and deal in detail with all the living species of birds. The 17-volume encyclopaedia contains texts and illustrations from 277 authors and 33 illustrators from 40 countries. The highly acclaimed series is the starting point for this Checklist, so the project already includes the work of a large group of specialists from around the world.

About BirdLife International

BirdLife International is the world's largest nature conservation Partnership. Together we are 120 BirdLife Partners worldwide - one per country - and growing, with 13 million members and supporters, over 7,000 local conservation groups and 7,400 staff. BirdLife's vision is a world rich in biodiversity, where people and nature live in harmony. We are driven by our belief that local people, working for nature in their own places but connected nationally and internationally through our global Partnership, are the key to sustaining all life on this planet. This unique local-to-global approach delivers high- impact and long-term conservation for the benefit of nature and people. BirdLife is widely recognised as the world leader in bird conservation. Rigorous science informed by practical feedback from projects on the ground in important sites and habitats enables us to implement successful conservation programmes for birds and all nature. As BirdLife is the official Red List Authority for birds for the IUCN and the taxonomy presented in this Checklist is the basis for the Red List decisions, this work has important implications for conservation. BirdLife International would like this ongoing Checklist to be as participatory, open and transparent as possible. An online system will be established where anyone interested can provide information and comments on the work, and these will be considered for future editions.

About the Authors

Josep del Hoyo: Editor, Handbook of the Birds of the World (1992-2013); Director, HBW Alive; Member, BirdLife International Global Council (2004-2013); Vice- president, Spanish Ornithological Society SEO/BirdLife (1994-2008).

Nigel J. Collar: Leventis Fellow in Conservation Biology, BirdLife International; Author, Threatened Birds of Africa and related islands (1985), Threatened Birds of the Americas (1992), Threatened Birds of Asia (2001).

David A. Christie: Assistant Editor, British Birds (1973-2002); Editor, Handbook of the Birds of the World (2003-2013); Author, Woodpeckers: An Identification Guide to the Woodpeckers of the World (1995), The Macmillan Birder's Guide to European and Middle Eastern Birds (1996), Raptors of the World (2001, 2005).

Andrew Elliott: Editor, Handbook of the Birds of the World (1992-2013).

Lincoln D. C. Fishpool: Global Science Co-ordinator (IBAs), BirdLife International; Author, Important Bird Areas in Africa and Associated Islands: Priority Sites for Conservation. (2001).

Peter Boesman: Bird vocalization expert and recorder, Editor, HBW Alive.

Guy M. Kirwan: Research Associate, Field Museum of Natural History, Editor, HBW Alive.