unique for its inclusion of both physical and mythological characteristics for nearly 400 bird species from around the world
such as the secretive White-necked Picathartes and the elusive Congo Peacock
elevation ranges
provide detailed coverage of the habitats
Handbook of the Birds of the World, Volume 15: Weavers to New World Warblers unique for its inclusion ofA foreword titled 'Conservation of the World's Birds: The View from 2010', by Stuart Butchart, Nigel Collar, Alison Stattersfield & Leon Bennun precedes the family accounts. Illustrated with 60 color plates, more than 400 color photographs, and distribution maps. This volume covers Passeriformes: Weavers, Whydahs and Indigobirds, Waxbills, Vireos, Finches, Honeycreepers, Olive Warbler, New World Warblers