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Have you ever looked out of your window and wondered what all of that chirping was about? Where those vibrant colors were coming from? What kind of bird was visiting your porch, your tree, or your feeder and serenading you with his song? This friendly little book employs clever, yet educational, rhymes, stunning photographs, and whimsical illustrations to awaken your child's interest in the avian world. Written by a veteran birder, the focus is on...
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Effin' Birds is the most eagerly anticipated new volume in the grand and noble profession of nature writing and bird identification. Sitting proudly alongside Sibley, Kaufman, and Peterson, this book contains more than 150 pages crammed full of classic, monochrome plumage art paired with the delightful but dirty aphorisms (think "I'm going to need more booze to deal with this week") that made the Effin' Birds Twitter feed a household name. Also included...
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"Acclaimed nature illustrator Clare Walker Leslie invites beginning birdwatchers to hone their observational skills with this this easy-to-use visual guide. Leslie shows readers the key clues to look for, from the shape of the beak or talons to distinctive feather colorings, flight patterns, and behavioral traits. How to Look at a Bird makes bird watching, identification, and appreciation accessible to everyone, no matter where they live"-- Provided...
54) Remarkable birds
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For the first time ever, here is a highly selective list and photographs of the 100 most beautiful, glamorous, unusual, and iconic birds the world has ever known. Some are so rare they are on the verge of extinction, while others are so numerous they are literally uncountable. Some are famous for their looks, and others for their lifestyle. But all have exceptional qualities that make them the most sought after, cherished, and famous birds in the...
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[Birds of the world] features birds of the Americas, Europe, Africa, Asia and the Polar region with analyses of size, shape, plumage, habitat, breeding, nest and eggs. Explores key habitats such as the ocean, seashore, estuaries, lakes, ponds, rivers, woodland, open country, and cities and gardens.