A definitive guide to every aspect of bird life. From the evolution of birds to each significant element of bird life, you'll discover an introduction to the 32 orders, and a detailed account and concise fact panel for every one of the 195 families.
General Note: "First published by the Natural History Museum, Cromwell Road, London"--Title page verso.
Bibliography, etc. Note: Includes bibliographical references (pages 589-591) and index.
Formatted Contents Note: Introduction -- Early birds -- Anatomy and physiology -- Flight -- Food and feeding -- Bird society and populations -- Breeding -- Where do birds live? -- Migration -- Birds and humans -- The bird families.