Authoritative & concise with carefully selected fully up-to-date information this hardworking & exquisite reference covers every bird family worldwide with detailed profiles of 500 carefully chosen representative species both exotic & common. Features include clear accessible text; systematic presentation of information based on the latest official checklists; detailed & accurate descriptions of every bird family with carefully selected accounts of representative species; worldwide distribution maps for every family; spectacular & informative colour photography by the worlds leading wildlife photographers; state-of-the-art bird artwork; & glossary detailed index & lavish production values. This title features a foreword by Jonathan Alderfer field ornithologist artist author & editor. It offers more than 900 illustrations including NGS-quality photography by leading bird photographers wildlife artists & cartographers. Each family account
Includes:: information broken down by the following headings: Structure Plumage Behaviour Voice Habitat Migration Diet Breeding & Taxonomy. Each family account incorporates a fact panel that speaks to worldwide distribution & conservation. This title
Includes:: illustrated sidebars complement the family accounts giving readers insights into bird behaviour such as the courtship dance of the Birds of Paradise & the predatory tactics of the Harpy Eagle.