Birds - A Complete Guide to Their Biology and Behaviour (Paperback)

Explore the wonders of the avian world with this comprehensive and fully illustrated guide to every aspect of bird life. Highly respected ornithologist and wildlife expert, Jonathan Elphick, begins by defining the distinguishing features of birds before going on to describe their evolution since the age of the dinosaurs. With the aid of fact boxes and clear photographs, he then explores in greater detail each of the significant elements of bird life: bird biology including anatomy, walking and swimming, plumage, calls and songs; flight techniques and styles; food and feeding; bird lifestyles and social relationships; breeding, growth and development; bird geography and habitats; and the mysteries of migration. He also considers human attitudes towards birds through the ages. With special photography from award-winning wildlife photographer David Tipling and many other top bird photographers, this book is a unique insight into the world of birds and essential reading for all ornithologists, bird watchers and natural history enthusiasts.

General

Imprint:	The Natural History Museum
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	July 2016
Authors:	Jonathan Elphick
Dimensions:	253 x 192 x 30mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	280
ISBN-13:	978-0-565-09379-2
Categories:	Books > Sport & Leisure > Natural history, country life & pets > Wild animals > Birds & birdwatching
LSN:	0-565-09379-7
Barcode:	9780565093792

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