The Complete Book of Birds

by David Alderton

Overview

A pocket-sized illustrated guide to birds from around the world, detailing appearance, distribution, size, habitats, feeding and nesting, Includes all the common garden as well as unusual species, such as falcons and finches, ratites and rails, crakes and corvids, A natural history section takes a vivid look at the anatomy, habitats, lifestyle and survival tactics of these extraordinary creatures, Practical tips on fieldcraft and birdwatching will help you to observe and identify many species for yourself, More than 600 fantastic illustrations and photographs

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781843228455
Publisher:	Anness Publishing, Ltd.
Publication date:	05/16/2013
Edition description:	Reprint
Pages:	256
Product dimensions:	6.70(w) x 8.60(h) x 0.80(d)
Age Range:	4 - 10 Years

Table of Contents

Introduction 6

How Birds Live 8

The Origins of Birds 10

The Skeleton and Parts of a Bird 12

Feathers 14

Flight 16

Locomotion 18

Avian Senses 20

Plant-eaters 22

Predators and Scavengers 24

Display and Pairing 26

Nesting and Egg-laying 28

Hatching and Rearing Chicks 30

Survival 32

Migration 34

Behaviour 36

Birdwatching 38

Fieldcrafl 40

Zones and Habitats 42

The Sea 44

Seashore and Estuary 46

Freshwater Lakes, Ponds and Rivers 48

Temperate Woodland 50

Tropical Rainforest 52

Tundra and Polar Regions 54

Grassland, Steppe and Moorland 56

Urban Life 58

Gardens 60

Endangered Species and Conservation 62

Birds of the World 64

Birds of the Americas 66

Girds of Europe and Africa 126

Birds of Asia, Australia and New Zealand 186

Classification 246

Glossary 248

Selected Bibliography/Acknowledgements 249

Websites of Interest 250

Index 251