This comprehensive encyclopedia of the world's birds presents a fantastic visual guide to the major avian species and families, from America's tiniest insect-catchers to the giant, flightless species still living on the African plains. A 420-page directory features fully illustrated entries for hundreds of birds, as well as detailing many other related species. The activities of birds are explored in a natural history section, detailing anatomy, flight, feeding, pairing and nesting. There are also tips on birdwatching for those who want to get a closer look at these fascinating creatures. This is an authoritative and sumptuous guide to the diversity of bird life across the globe.
By:
Alderton David Imprint: Lorenz Books Country of Publication: United Kingdom Dimensions:
Height: 282mm,
Width: 216mm,
ISBN:9780754834236 ISBN 10: 0754834239 Pages: 512 Publication Date:01 December 2017 Audience:
Children/juvenile
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English as a second language
Format:Hardback Publisher's Status: Unspecified
David Alderton is an international best-selling authority on birds and their care. He is the former chairman of the National Council for Aviculture, and is a consultant to the Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council, based in Washington, DC.