Birds: Their biology and behaviour

Explore the wonders of the avian world with this comprehensive and fully illustrated guide to every aspect of bird life.

From anatomy, plumage, calls and songs to breeding, migration, flight and feeding, Birds explains all of the significant elements of bird biology and behavior. Expert ornithologist Jonathan Elphick, begins by defining the distinguishing features of birds before going on to describe their evolution since the age of the dinosaurs.

He then explores in greater detail each of...