| Portion of title |
Eyewitness bird |
| Series |
DK eyewitness books
DK eyewitness books. ^A689301
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| Contents |
From dinosaur to bird -- Birds as animals -- Wing -- Maneuverability, fast takeoff -- Speed endurance -- Soaring, gliding, hovering -- Tails -- Structure of feathers -- Feathers -- Wing feathers -- Body, down, tail feathers -- Courtship -- Camouflage -- Feet tracks -- Senses -- Beaks -- Plant, insect eaters -- Hunters, fishers, all-arounders -- Pellets -- Making nest -- Cup nests -- Unusual nests -- Eggs of waterbirds, waders -- Eggs of land birds -- Extraordinary eggs -- Hatching -- Growing up -- Attracting birds -- Watching birds -- Did you know? -- Identifying birds -- Find out more -- Glossary -- Index. |
| Abstract |
A photo essay on the world of birds examining such topics as body construction, feathers and flight, the adaptation of beaks and feet, feeding habits, courtship, nests and eggs, and bird watching. |
| General note | Includes index. |
| LCCN | 2004302386 |
| ISBN | 0756606578 (lib. bdg.) : |
| ISBN | 9780756606572 (lib. bdg.) |
| ISBN | 0756606586 (hc) |
| ISBN | 9780756606589 (hc) |
| Stock number | 1236043 QBI |
