What Is a Bird?: An Exploration of Anatomy, Physiology, Behavior, and Ecology

What Is a Bird? is a comprehensive and visually stunning book that delves into the world of birds, covering their morphology, anatomy, physiology, behavior, and ecology. With hundreds of color illustrations and examples ranging from backyard sparrows to exotic birds of paradise, it is a must-have for birders and armchair naturalists alike.

\n Format: Hardback
\n Length: 368 pages
\n Publication date: 08 December 2020
\n Publisher: Princeton University Press
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Birds are one of the most diverse and successful animal groups on the planet, with over 10,000 species occupying every continent and virtually every habitat on Earth. The variety of bird species is truly astounding, ranging from the tiny bee hummingbird to the large flightless ostrich. In What Is a Bird?, author and illustrator John James Audubon takes readers on an up-close look at these remarkable creatures, exploring their morphology, unique internal anatomy and physiology, fascinating and varied behavior, and ecology.

The book features hundreds of color illustrations, drawing on a broad range of examples, from the familiar backyard sparrow to the most exotic birds of paradise. It also includes scanning electron microscope imagery to provide a rare close-up view of structures not normally visible.

What Is a Bird? is a celebration of the rich complexity of bird life and provides insights into our complex relationship with these birds, from our enduring fascination with them to the threats they face and the challenges of conservation. Whether you are a bird watcher or an armchair naturalist, this book is a must-have for anyone interested in the natural world.

\n Weight: 1762g\n
Dimension: 225 x 289 x 30 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9780691200163\n \n