The second title in the new and lavish 'Deluxe' natural history series from
Reed New Holland, this book is packed with sumptuous photography of more
than one hundred of the world's most amazing bird species. So many people
watch birds, perhaps because they can be seen almost anywhere. Look out of
any window and there is a good chance that before long you will see some of
our feathered friends. And while some species can be seen in our gardens,
others have very specific requirements meaning that they are restricted to
tiny fragments of habitat in remote forests or mountains. Another
attraction is the sheer number of species. At the last count there were
more than 10,000 bird species in the world. The images celebrate the
astonishing variety and beauty of birds, from swans and flamingos to
kingfishers and hummingbirds. And the images have stories to tell, from
spectacular courtship displays by frigatebirds, cranes and birds of
paradise to specialised feeding adaptations such as the barely believable
beak of the Sword-billed Hummingbird. Amazing shots of birds from around
the world, including portraits, action pictures and mind-boggling images of
flocks, are brought together via a foreword explaining why birds have been
such an evolutionary success story. In short, Birds is a glorious memento
of a fascinating subject, brought together in a luxurious book that
celebrates the many astonishing species from all around the planet, making
it ideal for nature lovers, as a gift, or as an interior-design feature in
any home.