A comprehensive encyclopedia on birds with contributions by over 100 zoologists, covering all aspects of bird behavior, evolution and including reference charts describing each bird order. Intended for all readers it features over 2000 photographs.
Covers 9,850 species of birds worldwide, detailing the order, family, and the species of the genus and their general distribution, physical features, evolutionary history, classification, breeding, diet, feeding behavior, social dynamics, conservation and these wonderful and amazing creatures' relationships with humans.