Short description
The Encyclopedia of Birds is the definitive single-volume guide to the birds of the world. It covers the behaviour, diet, distribution, and evolution of every known living bird in the world, and is illustrated throughout with stunning colour photographs and original artwork.
Long description
The Encyclopedia of Birds is the definitive single-volume guide to the birds of the world. Written by a team of renowned biologists and conservationists, it offers accessible coverage of every family - their form and function, distribution, diet, social behaviour, and breeding biology - giving special attention to environmental and conservation issues. The Encyclopedia's clear, readable text is supplemented by a wealth of photographs showing the wide diversity of birds in their natural habitat, as well as beautifully detailed illustrations depicting representative species in each family. In addition 'Factfile' panels throughout the book, with distribution maps and scale drawings, put key data at the reader's fingertips, ensuring that this comprehensive reference work will appeal to amateur birdwatchers and student and professional ornithologists alike.
Review
This is the perfect dipping book, and a delight for anyone with the least interest in birds. Shooting and Conservation Enthralling reading...beautifully illustrated. Shooting and Conservation A splendidly illustrated reference guide to the birds in your back garden and further afield. Daily Express Stunning photos and detailed illustrations. Daily Express
Table of contents
- PART I: OSTRICHES TO BUTTON QUAILS
- PART II: PLOVERS TO WOODPECKERS
- PART III: THE PASSERINES
- BIBLIOGRAPHY
- PICTURE CREDITS
- GLOSSARY
- INDEX