Handbook of the Birds of the World Vol.11: Old World Flycatchers to Old World Warblers

Volume 11, Old World Flycatchers to Old World Warblers, covers 8 diverse families, mainly from the Old World, with some species found in the New World. Half of the volume is dedicated to two of the largest families: the Old World Flycatchers (116 species) and the Old World Warblers (145 species), making it an essential resource for bird enthusiasts interested in these regions.

The families included in this volume inhabit a variety of environments, from forested areas and woodlands to scrublands and reed beds, while species like the cisticolas demonstrate remarkable adaptability to arid zones. The volume also features the Batises and Wattle-eyes from Africa, the Fantails and Monarch-flycatchers from Australasia, as well as the Kinglets and Gnatcatchers, two Nearctic species that add even more diversity.

One of the photographic highlights of this volume is an image of the Large-billed Reed-warbler, taken during its first sighting since 1867. This significant record illustrates the importance of the HBW in documenting rediscoveries and rare species. The volume also includes beautiful illustrations of paradise-flycatchers and cisticolas, presented in detailed plates.

The preface by Cagan Sekercioglu, with an introduction by Paul Ehrlich, focuses on the ecological importance of bird populations, offering readers a deeper understanding of the role of birds in global ecosystems.

Highlighted Features

• Preface by Cagan Sekercioglu and introduction by Paul Ehrlich on the ecological importance of bird populations
• 55 color plates illustrating a wide range of species, including paradise-flycatchers and cisticolas
• 343 photographs showing species in their natural habitats, including rare and rediscovered birds
• 733 distribution maps detailing the global occurrence areas of the species
• Approximately 6,000 bibliographic references supporting extensive research

Contents

• Order Passeriformes
• Family Muscicapidae: 49 genera, 318 species
• Family Platysteiridae: 4 genera, 33 species
• Family Rhipiduridae: 3 genera, 49 species
• Family Monarchidae: 16 genera, 99 species
• Family Regulidae: 1 genus, 6 species
• Family Polioptilidae: 2 genera, 20 species
• Family Cisticolidae: 18 genera, 160 species
• Family Sylviidae: 70 genera, 325 species