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71/2265 Del Hoyo, J., Elliott, A., Sargatel, A. and Christie, D. (ed.). Handbook of the Birds of the World. Barcelona, Lynx Edicions, 1992-2002, 7 (of 16) vols., num. (full-p.) (col.) maps, ills., orig. unif. gilt cl. w. dustwr., 4to (fine). = One of the foremost ornithological works ever to illustrate and describe all living species of birds. Also the first work to verbally and visually portray all members of an entire class of the animal kingdom. The descriptions are extensive, containing information on taxonomy, habitat, feeding, breeding, movements, conservation and a profound bibliography. Vol. 1. Ostrich to Ducks; vol. 2. New World Vultures to Guinea Fowl; vol. 3. Hoatzin to Auks; vol. 4. Sandgrouse to Cuckoos; vol. 5. Barn Owls to Hummingbirds; vol. 6. Mousebirds to Hornbills; vol. 7. Jacamars to Woodpeckers.