Displaying 1 of 1 2024 Format: Book Title: The bird book : the stories, science, and history of birds / senior editor, Gill Pitts ; contributors, Rob Hume [and 6 others]. Edition: First American edition. Publisher, Date: London : Dorling Kindersley Limited, 2024. Description: 320 pages : illustrations (chiefly colour) ; 29 cm Summary: "Birds are dinosaurs with a history going back millions of years. Our fascination with them runs deep in history, and our close association is reflected in creation stories, myths, legends, songs, and children's stories"--Amazon.com. Subjects: Birds -- Identification. Birds -- Pictorial works. Oiseaux -- Identification. Oiseaux -- Ouvrages illustrés. Genre: Illustrated works. Ouvrages illustrés. Other Author: Pitts, Gill, editor. Hume, Rob, contributor. Notes: Includes index. Contents: Introducing birds -- Non-passerines -- Passerines -- Glossary -- Index -- Acknowledgments. LCCN: 2024409120 ISBN: 9780593844069 System Availability: 2 # System items in: 2 # Local items: 0 # Local items in: 0 Current Holds: 0 Place Hold Add to My List Share Expand All | Collapse All Where is it? Suggestions and more Large Cover Image Trade Reviews Library Journal ReviewStunning photographs seemingly make the birds featured in this excellent resource take flight. The delightful guide doesn't stop with amazing images; there are plenty of accessible details about bird evolution and behaviors as well, in addition to their cultural associations worldwide. Summary Delve into the fascinating world of birds through astonishing photography and clear explanations in this absorbing global guide. Birds are dinosaurs with a history going back millions of years. Our fascination with them runs deep in history, and our close association is reflected in creation stories, myths, legends, songs, and children's stories. This book explores: Both the natural history of birds and that deep cultural connection. From their evolution and anatomy to their behavior and diversity. Hawks, finches, swans, or birds of paradise, moving the focus away from a predictable species-by-species account and allowing for truly global coverage. The bold nature of European Robins and why they are associated with Christmas; the mythical Phoenix, which rises from the ashes; and learn about eagles, from their hunting prowess to their myriad of stories and symbolism. Packed with information, beautiful photography, and illustrations, The Bird Book is a must-have for nature enthusiasts. Table of Contents Chapter 1Introducing BirdsWhat is a Bird?12A Brief History of Birds14Feathers16Flight18Senses20Feeding22Inspired by Birds24Breeding26Classifying Birds28Chapter 2Non-passerinesOstriches32Kiwis34Emu and Cassowaries35Ducks, Geese, and Swans36Pheasants44Guineafowl and New World Quails48Chachalacas, Currasows, and Guans49Flamingos50Tropicbirds54Kagu55Pigeons and Doves56Sandgrouse59Bustards60Turacos62Cuckoos64Nightjars, Frogmouths, and Potoos66Swifts and Treeswifts68Hummingbirds70Rails, Crakes, and Coots74Cranes78Stilts and Avocets80Plovers and Lapwings82Sandpipers and Snipes84Jacanas87Skuas and Jaegers88Auks and Puffins90Gulls, Terns, and Skimmers94Loons and Grebes98Penguins100Albatrosses106Petrels and Shearwaters108Storks110Frigatebirds114Boobies and Ganners116Cormorants and Darters118Pelicans122Shoebill124Hamerkop125Herons, Egrets, and Bitterns126Ibises and Spoonbills132Hoatzin136Secretarybird137New World Vultures138Ospreys, Hawks, Eagles, and Kites140Owls148Trogons152Hoopoes153Hornbills154Kingfishers156Bee-eaters and Rollers162Motmots166Honeyguides167Barbets168Toucans170Woodpeckers172Mousebirds176Seriemas177Falcons and Caracaras176Parrots and Cockatoos182Chapter 3PasserinesPittas188Ovenbirds and Woodcreepers190Cotingas192Manakins193Antpittas and Antthrushes194Tyrant Flycatchers196Lyrebirds200Bowerbirds202Fairywrens204Honeyeaters206Whistlers, Bushshrikes, and Cuckooshrikes208Shrikes212Fantalls214Drongos216Australasian Robins217Orioles218Birds-of-Paradise220Monarchs224Crows, Jays, and Magpies226Tits and Chickadees232Larks236Wagtails and Pipits238Leaf, Reed, and Bush Warblers240Kinglets243Sylviid Babblers244Nuthatches, Wallcreeper, and Treecreepers246Swallows248Mockingbirds and Thrashers251Bulbuls254Starlings256Thrushes260Chats and Flycatchers268Wrens and Dippers272Flowerpeckers276Sunbirds and Spiderhunters278Weavers280Waxbills282Old World Sparrows284Finches286Old World Buntings290Waxwings293New World Sparrows294New World Blackbirds296Cardinals and Tanagers298New World Warblers302Glossary306Index308Acknowledgments318 Librarian's View Series Information Similar Titles Similar Series Summary Reader Reviews Displaying 1 of 1
