Bats of Britain and Europe

Christian Dietz, Andreas Kiefer

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Bloomsbury Wildlife
01 November 2018

Zoology: Mammals; Wildlife: mammals

Series: Bloomsbury Naturalist

This concise and definitive guide presents all 45 bat species that regularly occur in Europe (of which 17 are known to breed in the British Isles). The extensive introduction details the remarkable biology of bats and explores the latest findings in bat evolution, behaviour and echolocation.

This is followed by in-depth species accounts covering life history, conservation status and identification, including echolocation characteristics, and complemented by accurate distribution maps, with the book illustrated throughout with superb colour photography.

Suitable for beginners, students, professionals or conservationists alike, Bats of Britain and Europe is the authoritative field guide for bat watchers – an essential reference for every bat enthusiast.

- Allows identification of families, genera and where possible species of all European bats - Illustrated throughout with almost 700 colour photographs - Packed with information on bat behaviour, ecology and conservation

By: Christian Dietz, Andreas Kiefer
Imprint: Bloomsbury Wildlife
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Weight: 702g
ISBN: 9781472963185
ISBN 10: 1472963180
Series: Bloomsbury Naturalist
Pages: 400
Publication Date: 01 November 2018
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Bats - the mystery begins Bat roosts Tracking bats Detecting bats Identification of bats The bat species Introduction to the species accounts Fruit bats Pteropodidae Horseshoe bats Rhinolophidae Vesper or plain-nosed bats Vespertilionidae Bent-winged bats Miniopteridae Free-tailed bats Molossidae Glossary Bibliography The genera of European bats

Christian Dietz is a teacher, author and committed bat expert. He is particularly interested in the ecology and systematics of bats in Europe, North Africa and the Middle East, and makes regular trips throughout the Mediterranean and eastern Europe in search of them. His findings have made valuable contributions to bat conservation and our understanding of their diversity. Andreas Kiefer is a Research Associate at the University of Trier, Germany, with a long-standing interest in bat behaviour and phylogenetics. His research currently focuses on the impact of wind turbines on bats.

Reviews for Bats of Britain and Europe

The information presented is largely accessible to anyone with an interest in bat biology, conservation and natural history. * National Speleological Society * The information presented is largely accessible to anyone with an interest in bat biology, conservation and natural history. * CHOICE magazine *