This guide covers all 110 of the world's species of tits, nuthatches and creepers.
The Parulidae ("true" tits), Remizidae (penduline tits) and Aegithalidae (long-tailed tits) form the bulk of the book (78 species), with a further 24 species of nuthatch and eight creepers.
The text covers each species under a number of headings: identification, sex and age, voice, distribution and movements, habitat, population, habits, breeding biology, description, movements, geographical variation, relationships, and references.

Simon Harrap is a professional writer, photographer and tour leader, based in Norfolk. He leads birdwatching tours throughout the world, and botanical and nature trips in Norfolk. His previous books include Orchids of Britain and Ireland, Flowers of the Norfolk Coast, Flowers of the Norfolk Broads (all of which are illustrated with his own photographs), as well as RSPB Pocket Guide to British Birds and Where to Watch Birds in Britain.

Introduction
Acknowledgements
Classification
Family Introductions
Plumages and Topography
Notes on the Species Accounts
Notes on the Colour Plates, Captions and Maps
Colour Plates and Distribution Maps (35-108)
Species Accounts (109-444)
Bibliography
Appendix A: Scientific Names of Birds Mentioned in the Text
Appendix B: Scientific Names of Plants Mentioned in the Text
Index