Identifying Birds by Behaviour - Dominic Couzens

Birdwatchers often rely on something called "jizz" (no sniggering at the back there). This is the general behaviour, habits and all round impression that can help clinch an ID between two very similar species. For example, on paper a Chiffchaff and Willow Warbler look almost identical, but with experience and knowledge, subtle differences in behaviour can help the birdwatcher tell one from the other with increasing ease. There are hundreds of fieldguides available, and while some of them are excellent, it's almost impossible to convey this "jizz" in the description of species, which can leave you scratching your head in some instances. ...  Read the complete review