Couzens Dominic - A Bird A Day - Hardcover

Binding: Hardcover
Description: The beauty and fascination of birds is unrivalled. Every day of the year immerse yourself in their world with an entry from A Bird of Day where Dominic Couzens offers an insight into everything from the humble Robin to Emperor Penguins who are in the midst of Arctic storms protecting their young on 1 July. Or discover the fate of the Passenger Pigeon which became extinct through overhunting on 1 September 2014. If you ever visit the Himalayan uplands go in late November when you can see a flock of the cobalt blue Grandala birds which is one of the wonders of the natural world. The author is a world expert on birds and particularly bird behaviour and he reveals endless fascinating stories of birds from all over the globe to give a rich tapestry of avian life with stunning photography illustration and arresting art. All of bird life is covered from nesting migration and courting to birdsong and curious bird behaviour. From the promiscuous Fairywren of Australia who gives petals to his mistresses to the singing instructions of the female Northern Cardinal in North America this is a delightful dip - in - and - out book for any nature lover.
Title: A Bird A Day
Author(s): Couzens Dominic
Publisher: Batsford Ltd
Barcode: 9781849945868
Pages: 368 Pages
Publication Date: 9/3/2020
Series: A Day
Category: Birds, Including Cage Birds, As Pets