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A Year of Tropical Birdsong
52 Stories of Tropical Songbirds
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Fascinating stories of the birds and birdsongs from the Tropics for every week of the year, with QR codes for every entry. From the incredible screech of the macaw, who shows amazing intelligence, to the imitations of humans by the mynah bird and the humming sounds...
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A stunning and informative look into the lives of tropical birds, with original illustrations and QR codes linking to birdsong audio for each week's entry.
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Fascinating stories of the birds and birdsongs from the Tropics for every week of the year, with QR codes for every entry.
From the incredible screech of the macaw, who shows amazing intelligence, to the imitations of humans by the mynah bird and the humming sounds of the hummingbird, this is a beautiful collection of stories about one of nature's wonders: tropical birds. Bird expert and writer Dominic Couzens invites you to enjoy not only their birdsongs but also their amazing feats and colourful displays. With stunning illustrations from award-winning Madeleine Floyd and QR codes to listen to their songs as you read, you can immerse yourself in a tropical wonderland.
A natural wonder that has captivated and fascinated generations, tropical birdsong is unique. This book offers the perfect tonic whether you are an avid birdwatcher or just want to understand the songs from the most iconic birds in the world.
With 52 weekly stories, the book takes you through the calendar year of tropical life. Listen and read about jewel-like toucans, mating cries of the cock-of-the-rock bird of paradise, duet songs of sunbirds, the fascinating glossy starling oxpeckers who sit on the backs of elephants, and the gorgeous songs of hornbills. The latest research and information about these bright lights of the bird world is captured here by one of the most respected but accessible writers on birds. It's like joining him on a field trip. Anyone with even a passing interest in the bird world, or even the natural world, will be captivated by the stories and sounds.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781849948425
Publisher: Batsford
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 05 June 2025
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Batsford
Illustration: 52 colour illustrations
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Madeleine Floyd
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Width: 156.0mm
Height: 221.0mm
Weight: 250g
Pages: 224
About the Author
Dominic Couzens is a British author and journalist specialising in avian and natural history subjects. He contributes regularly to BBC Wildlife magazine and is aprofessional field trip guide. His critically acclaimed books include The Secret Lives of Garden Birds and The Secret Lives of British Birds, and The Secret Lives of Garden Wildlife. He is also the author of A Bird a Day and A Year of Birdsong. He lives in Dorset. Madeleine Floyd is one of Britain's best-loved artists. She works from her studio in London and is widely commissioned around the world. Madeleine's creative talent is one of remarkable depth and diversity. She paints, she draws, she writes and she illustrates.This versatility allows Madeleine to produce hugely successfulexhibitions, write and illustrate her own books. She has a particular passion for wildlife.
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