The Complete Encyclopedia Of Birds

The Complete Encyclopedia of Birds provides insight into the immense riches of the world of birds. Although he 670 species included here represent just a fraction of living species, this selection nevertheless gives a comprehensive overview of bird systematic and distribution. The individual chapters highlights the characteristics of each order and give examples of representative species living on different continents and in oceanic areas. This geographical distribution is shown in summary form in the heading for each species, just after the scientific and common name, so that readers can identify where the bird lives at a glance.
In the text accompanying the photographs you will find more detailed information about the bird's way of life, nesting habits, migratory behaviour, winter distribution and any special characteristics of the given species.