Bring the diversity and drama of the bird world to life with this encyclopedic new edition. A
must-have for every avian enthusiast this catalogue showcases thousands of bird species
pictured in their native environment. Shot by photographers around the globe the vivid images
are accompanied by in-depth introductions to all 40 of the world's newly reclassified bird
orders. Compiled by a team of experts and revised by BirdLife International Bird provides the
most up to date and comprehensive photographic tour of the wondrous world of birds. Dive in and
you will find: -A bird by bird catalogue of more than 1 280 species each with a description
data file and distribution map -An introduction describing bird biology in beautiful visual
detail. -Feature spreads showcasing the planet's most impressive sites for birdwatching
-Photographic essays that display the best in bird photography Discover the world of the skies!
Unrivaled in scope for a single-volume reference work Bird's photographic catalogue features
species from hummingbirds to monkey-eating eagles organised in taxonomic order. Immerse
yourself in the life of birds read about their migrations anatomy feeding and breeding. All
this and special features on the world's most sought after bird watching locations make this
A must-have reference for every bird enthusiast - BBC Wildlife Magazine. Whether you're an
avian expert who knows your Accipitriformes (birds of prey) from your Falconiformes (falcons
and caracaras) or are simply a nature lover wanting to learn more you won't find a more
detailed or comprehensive photographic bird book than this. What's new? After a major
reclassification of all birds this new edition is the only guide currently in print covering
the new system of 40 bird orders and 140+ families including an updated catalogue with newly
discovered species. Reviewed by the experts at BirdLife International you can be sure that you
are getting the latest knowledge of bird biology and classification.
