{"product_id":"what-is-a-bird-9780691200163","title":"What Is a Bird?","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are some 10,000 bird species in existence today, occupying every continent and virtually every habitat on Earth. The variety of bird species is truly astounding, from the tiny bee hummingbird to the large flightless ostrich, making birds one of the most diverse and successful animal groups on the planet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTaking you inside the extraordinary world of birds, \u003ci\u003eWhat Is a Bird?\u003c\/i\u003e explores all aspects of these remarkable creatures, providing an up-close look at their morphology, unique internal anatomy and physiology, fascinating and varied behaviour, and ecology. It features hundreds of colour illustrations and draws on a broad range of examples, from the familiar backyard sparrow to the most exotic birds of paradise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA must-have book for birders and armchair naturalists, \u003ci\u003eWhat Is a Bird?\u003c\/i\u003e is a celebration of the rich complexity of bird life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAn absorbing and beautifully presented exploration of the natural history of birds\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIntegrates physiological adaptations with ecology and behaviour\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFeatures a wealth of colour photographs and explanatory figures\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eUses scanning electron microscope imagery to provide a rare close-up view of structures not normally visible\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eProvides insights into our complex relationship with birds, from our enduring fascination with them to the threats they face and the challenges of conservation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"NewSouth Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46855482507500,"sku":"9780691200163","price":105.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780691200163.jpg?v=1759269345","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/products\/what-is-a-bird-9780691200163","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}