Bats of Britain, Europe and Northwest Africa

A major new handbook to all European species of bats. Concise, authoritative text written by three of three of Europe's leading bat experts. Features over 400 fabulous colour photographs, mainly taken in the field. Bat literature for European bats is sadly lacking and this important book fills a long overdue niche.

This comprehensive handbook presents for the first time all 51 bat species that occur across Europe and Northwest Africa.This comprehensive handbook presents for the first time all 51 bat species that occur across Europe and Northwest Africa, taking in to account recent taxonomic advances and new species descriptions from over the last few years. Extensive introductory chapters reveal the remarkable biology of bats and explore the latest findings in bat evolution and echolocation. The in-depth species accounts cover life history, conservation status and identification. Distribution maps accompany illustrations comprise of beautifully detailed diagrams and over 400 breathtaking colour photographs. This unique reference is an authoritative guide suitable for all bat enthusiasts, whether they are beginners, students, professionals or conservationists.