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Encyclopedia of Birds

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Pub Date Mar 11 2025 | Archive Date Feb 07 2025


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Encyclopedia of Birds is your ultimate guide to the extraordinary world of birds, packed with information about 300+ species from every corner of the globe. 

From the tiniest hummingbird to the mighty wandering albatross, this comprehensive encyclopedia celebrates the dazzling diversity of bird life.  

Written by zoologist and natural history expert, Jules Howard, and brought to life with spectacular artwork by Namasri Niumim, this book will awaken curiosity and appreciation for these feathered wonders. 

Inside, you’ll discover: 

  • Detailed information about hundreds of species from parrots and toucans to owls, cranes and flamingos. 
  • Fascinating anatomy and adaptations. Learn how feathers, hollow bones, and specialised beaks help birds thrive in nearly every habitat. 
  • Behavioural marvels such as courtship dances, mimicry, tool use, echolocation, and epic migrations. 
  • The ecological roles of birds including as pollinators, seed dispersers, and pest controllers which helps keep ecosystems in balance. 
  • Conservation stories. You’ll meet endangered species like the kākāpō and California condor and discover how we can help protect them. 


Perfect for family exploration, Encyclopedia of Birds invites readers to decode the skies and hedgerows together, whether after a countryside walk or while spotting feathered visitors in the garden.  
 
Also designed for effortless navigation, it's both an elegant addition to any home library and a trusted, authoritative resource for classrooms. 

Encyclopedia of Birds is your ultimate guide to the extraordinary world of birds, packed with information about 300+ species from every corner of the globe. 

From the tiniest hummingbird to the mighty...


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ISBN 9780711295285
PRICE $22.99 (USD)
PAGES 184

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