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by Namasri Niumim (Illustrator), Jules Howard (Author)
Encyclopedia of Birds is your ultimate guide to the extraordinary world of birds, packed with information about 300+ species from every corner of the globe.
From the tiniest hummingbird to the mighty wandering albatross, this comprehensive encyclopedia celebrates the dazzling diversity of bird life.
- Detailed information about hundreds of species from parrots and toucans to owls, cranes and flamingos.
- Fascinating anatomy and adaptations. Learn how feathers, hollow bones, and specialised beaks help birds thrive in nearly every habitat.
- Behavioural marvels such as courtship dances, mimicry, tool use, echolocation, and epic migrations.
- The ecological roles of birds including as pollinators, seed dispersers, and pest controllers which helps keep ecosystems in balance.
- Conservation stories. You'll meet endangered species like the kākāpō and California condor and discover how we can help protect them.
Perfect for family exploration, Encyclopedia of Birds invites readers to decode the skies and hedgerows together, whether after a countryside walk or while spotting feathered visitors in the garden.
Author Biography
Namasri Niumim was born and raised in Bangkok, Thailand, and graduated from King Mongkut's University of Technology Thonburi, in the School of Architecture and Design. She discovered the joy of gouache painting in 2016 and has worked with gouache ever since.
Jules Howard is an author, zoology correspondent, and science presenter. As well as writing regularly for The Guardian and BBC Wildlife Magazine, Jules appears regularly on TV and radio, including BBC Breakfast. He has written numerous books for both adults and children on the natural world.
