Series: Helm Identification Guides

The complete guide to these jewels of the tropical Old World undergrowth Inhabiting tropical and subtropical forests of the Old World, pittas, broadbills, and asities include some of the most beautiful, elusive, and sought-after birds on the planet. Pittas are medium-sized, insectivorous terrestrial birds that are rather thrushlike in their behaviour. Most are brilliantly coloured, generally solitary, and have a...

This is a gorgeous book about some of the world’s most gorgeous birds. JARED DIAMOND Sunbirds of the World explores sunbirds, one of the most striking of all bird groups, known for their dazzling iridescent plumage and long curved bills. These features make sunbirds conspicuous as they visit garden flowers on sunny days to feed on nectar. Some species, especially...