{"product_id":"the-complete-illustrated-encyclopedia-of-birds-of-the-world-a-detailed-visual-reference-guide-to-1600-birds-and-their-habitats-shown-in-more-than-18-hardcover","title":"The Complete Illustrated Encyclopedia of Birds of the World: A Detailed Visual Reference Guide to 1600 Birds and Their Habitats, Shown in More Than 18 - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eDavid Alderton\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA comprehensive guide to the avian species with beautiful illustrations and a detailed natural-history introduction. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFeatures the birds of the Americas, Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia and the Polar regions, with analyses of size, shape, plumage, habitat, breeding, nests, eggs and food. - Explores key habitats such as the ocean, seashore, estuaries, lakes, ponds and rivers, woodland, open country, and cities and gardens. - An extensive illustrated directory includes puffins, terns, touracos, buzzards, blackbirds, waxbills, lovebirds, bee-eaters, magpies, kingfishers, and many more. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis comprehensive encyclopedia of the world's birds presents a fantastic visual guide to the major avian species and families, from America's tiniest insect-catchers to the giant, flightless species still living on the African plains. A 420-page directory features fully illustrated entries for hundreds of birds, as well as detailing many other related species. The activities of birds are explored in a natural history section, detailing anatomy, flight, feeding, pairing and nesting. There are also tips on birdwatching for those who want to get a closer look at these fascinating creatures. This is an authoritative and sumptuous guide to the diversity of bird life across the globe. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAbout the Author: David Aldertonis an international best-selling authority on birds and their care. He is the former chairman of the National Council for Aviculture, and is a consultant to the Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council, based in Washington, DC.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDavid Alderton is an internationally best-selling authority on pets and their care. His books have currently sold over four million copies worldwide. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAlan Edwards has been a judge for 23 years with the Governing Council of the Cat Fancy in the United Kingdom, and has been a frequent International Judge in Europe. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDr Peter Larkin qualified as a veterinary surgeon from the Royal Veterinary College, London, in 1953 and was a contributing author to Encyclopedia of the Dog. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMike Stockman, MRCVS. qualified as a veterinary surgeon in 1949 and was actively involved with dogs all his life.\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 512\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.7 x 11.2 x 8.8 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e February 06, 2018\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44070914490502,"sku":"9780754834236","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0664\/3446\/5926\/files\/vCVPbm30gX9780754834236.webp?v=1781562823","url":"https:\/\/profixdiy.com\/products\/the-complete-illustrated-encyclopedia-of-birds-of-the-world-a-detailed-visual-reference-guide-to-1600-birds-and-their-habitats-shown-in-more-than-18-hardcover","provider":"ProFix Home Repair","version":"1.0","type":"link"}