Birds by Per Christiansen

With more than 1,600 photographs and artworks, this appealing, accessible encyclopedia explores the world of birds. Did you know that marabou storks are known as “undertaker birds?” Or that the spoonbill’s bill is actually a highly specialized tool? Birds are some of the oldest and most intriguing creatures on the planet, dating from the time of the dinosaurs. From the flamingo to the hummingbird, the eagle to the ostrich, this encyclopedia profiles more than 400 of the world’s most fascinating species, offering a truly comprehensive overview of birds from every continent and giving a sense of their incredible diversity. It explains each bird’s anatomy, habitat, distribution, lifecycle, and diet with informative, lively text, and features fact boxes, annotated illustrations, and maps.

Publisher:	Amber Books
Year:	2009
Binding:	Hardback
ISBN:	9781906626440
Condition:	Very Good
Description:	DJ; Large; Heavy. Small tear to DJ at the back. Very large and heavy (3kg) - extra postage may be required.

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SKU: 1593332
Location: Animals