The bird book : the stories, science, and history of birds / contributors, Rob Hume [and six others].

Hume, Rob, contributor

London : Dorling Kindersley Limited, 2024.

320 pages : illustrations (black and white, and colour) ; 29 cm

Includes index.

Birds are dinosaurs, with a history going back millions of years. Our fascination with them runs deep in history and our close association is reflected in creation stories, myths, legends, songs, and children's stories. This book explores both the natural history of birds and that deep cultural connection. From their evolution and anatomy to their behaviour and diversity, spanning tiny dunnocks hiding in bushes to ostriches strong enough to knock out a lion. Articles cover a group, such as hawks, finches, swans, or birds of paradise, moving the focus away from a predictable species-by-species account and allowing for truly global coverage.

9780241634899 (hbk)

598.09

QL672.7

598.09

English

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