Birds

A Complete Guide to Their Biology and Behaviour

Jonathan Elphick

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The Natural History Museum
07 July 2016

Wildlife: birds & birdwatching

Explore the wonders of the avian world with this comprehensive and fully illustrated guide to every aspect of bird life. Highly respected ornithologist and wildlife expert, Jonathan Elphick, begins by defining the distinguishing features of birds before going on to describe their evolution since the age of the dinosaurs. With the aid of fact boxes and clear photographs, he then explores in greater detail each of the significant elements of bird life: bird biology including anatomy, walking and swimming, plumage, calls and songs; flight techniques and styles; food and feeding; bird lifestyles and social relationships; breeding, growth and development; bird geography and habitats; and the mysteries of migration. He also considers human attitudes towards birds through the ages. With special photography from award-winning wildlife photographer David Tipling and many other top bird photographers, this book is a unique insight into the world of birds and essential reading for all ornithologists, bird watchers and natural history enthusiasts.

By: Jonathan Elphick
Imprint: The Natural History Museum
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 253mm, Width: 192mm, Spine: 30mm
Weight: 900g
ISBN: 9780565093792
ISBN 10: 0565093797
Pages: 280
Publication Date: 07 July 2016
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Out of Stock Indefinitely

Author Website: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jonathan_Elphick

Jonathan Elphick, FZS, FLS, is a wildlife writer, editor, consultant, lecturer and broadcaster, specializing in ornithology. During a career spanning almost 40 years, he has written many books including The World of Birds, the bestseller Birdsong, Birds: The Art of Ornithology and the award-winning Birdwatcher's Handbook. He was researcher for Birds & People, the largest survey ofcultural attitudes to birds worldwide, and spent five years as researcher on the acclaimed bestseller Birds Britannica.

Reviews for Birds: A Complete Guide to Their Biology and Behaviour

""Will delight bird enthusiasts and serve as a useful reference."" --Publishers Weekly ""The material is fresh, very accessible, beautifully written, and punctuated with copious, high-quality photographs and paintings. . . . Bird lovers and libraries with comprehensive ornithological holdings should own copies."" ―Choice ""Most public or academic libraries will want to purchase this book for circulation and/or reference."" ―American Reference Books Annual