Big Book of Birds

The Big Book of Birds answers questions about why flamingos are pink, why parrots can talk, and why bald eagles are bald. It features introductory spreads explaining bird eggs, bird family trees, and bird habitats, and encourages young bird spotters to protect birds where they live.

Format: Hardback
Length: 64 pages
Publication date: 02 May 2019
Publisher: Thames & Hudson Ltd

Why are flamingos pink? Can parrots talk? Is a bald eagle really bald? These are some of the questions that this follow-up to the hugely successful The Big Book of Bugs, The Big Book of Beasts, and The Big Book of the Blue answers. It opens with introductory spreads that explain how to recognize different bird eggs, the bird family tree, why different species of birds have different beaks and feathers, and why some birds migrate and travel vast distances every year. Subsequent spreads, illustrated with various habitats, are dedicated to specific varieties of birds, including hummingbirds, peacocks, flamingos, bald eagles, secretary birds, albatrosses, and red-crowned cranes. Some spreads will teach children how to spot different birds within a specific variety, such as how to differentiate the American robin from the European robin. Others will explore bird habitats, such as showing how birds adapt to live in cities. Finally, the book invites young bird spotters to protect birds where they live and make their gardens bird-friendly. This is a big, beautiful book to look at again and again.

Why are flamingos pink?

Flamingos are pink due to a combination of factors. One of the primary reasons is their diet. Flamingos consume a large amount of shrimp and krill, which contain high levels of a pigment called canthaxanthin. This pigment is responsible for the pink coloration of their feathers.

Can parrots talk?

Parrots are highly intelligent birds and are capable of learning and communicating complex ideas. However, not all parrots are able to talk. Some species, such as cockatoos and macaws, are more vocal than others and are able to produce a range of sounds and words. However, they are not capable of speaking in the same way that humans do.

Is a bald eagle really bald?

Bald eagles are not actually bald. They have feathers, just like any other bird. However, the term "bald eagle" refers to the male bald eagle, which has a completely white head and tail. The female bald eagle, on the other hand, has a brown head and tail.

Weight: 760g
Dimension: 238 x 347 x 14 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780500651513