The World of Birds

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Thriving on every continent and occupying every possible niche in the food chain, birds can be found wherever there is food to sustain them. From Antarctic penguins to flamboyant African parrots, this book provides an indispensable guide to the huge diversity of bird life. By including representative examples from the world's major avian families, from swallows and hummingbirds through gulls, pelicans and eagles to the albatross, emu and ostrich, The World of Birds offers a truly comprehensive overview. Each of the 300 creatures is illustrated with a detailed full-colour artwork, with accompanying text. Entries are arranged by family, with each family section containing examples of the key species. For easy reference, each entry includes a table of information showing scientific name, order and family, features, habitat, distribution, diet and breeding. A handy reference guide for students as well as general readers, The World of Birds will fascinate and inform anyone with an interest in the natural world.