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Complete Illustrated Encyclopedia of Birds of the World
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This encyclopaedia is ideal for nature lovers, birdwatchers, and anyone fascinated by global bird diversity. It serves both as an informative reference for students of ornithology and a visually rich guide for amateur bird enthusiasts.
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See moreFeatures the birds of the Americas, Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia and the Polar regions, with analyses of size, shape, plumage, habitat, breeding, nests, eggs and food. Explores key habitats such as the ocean, seashore, estuaries, lakes, ponds and rivers, woodland, open country, and cities and gardens.
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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.
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ISBN: 9780754834236
Publisher: Anness Publishing
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 02 February 2018
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Lorenz Books
Illustration: Over 1800 photographs
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Width: 216.0mm
Height: 282.0mm
Weight: 650g
Pages: 512
About the Author
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.
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