Birds: A Complete Guide to Their Biology and Behaviour

Explore the wonders of the avian world with this comprehensive and fully illustrated guide to every aspect of bird life. Written by highly regarded ornithologist and natural history expert Jonathan Elphick, and with special photography from many top bird photographers, it is essential reading for all ornithologists and bird watchers. Explore the wonders of the avian world with this comprehensive and fully illustrated guide to every aspect of bird life.

From anatomy, plumage, calls and songs to breeding, migration, flight and feeding, Birds explains all of the significant elements of bird biology and behavior. Expert ornithologist Jonathan Elphick, begins by defining the distinguishing features of birds before going on to describe their evolution since the age of the dinosaurs.

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; breeding, growth and development; and the mysteries of migration. He also considers human attitudes towards birds through the ages.

• | Author: Jonathan Elphick
• | Publisher: The Natural History Museum
• | Publication Date: Jul 07, 2016
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• | Binding: Paperback / softback
• | ISBN-13: 9780565093792
• | ISBN-10: 0565093797