Simon & Schuster's Guide to Birds of the World

by John L. Bull

With more than 500 full-color photographs and illustrations, Simon & Schuster's Guide to Birds is a stunning, thorough, easy-to-use reference to 424 species of birds from around the world. General information about the evolution, physiology, and traits of these unique animals provides a fascinating introduction to the encyclopedic listing of individual species. Each entry includes the classification, physical characteristics, habitat, and current distribution of the bird, along with insights into its life and habits. Photographs and black-and-white drawings ensure accurate identification in the field. Concise and informative, this is the ideal guide for the backyard bird watcher as well as the expert ornithologist.

Genres: Birds, Reference

511 pages, Paperback

First published August 19, 1981

Reviews

[Fredrick Danysh · Rating 3 out of 5]

Contains a brief description of 422 bird species from around the world with a color photo of each. It contains a key showing habitat, migration patterns, and habits. A good starting guide for bird watchers, especially beginners.

[Makoto]

Probably the most read book of my childhood.