Bird: The Definitive Visual Guide By David Burnie

by Peter Frances, David Burnie

Unrivaled in scope for a single-volume reference work, this visual guide to every bird order and family profiles more than 1,500 species, photographed in their native environment by photographers around the globe. Authoritative, comprehensive, and completely up to date, this is a must-have reference for anyone with even a passing interest in the world s birds. 1.32 inches tall x 10.34 inches long x 12.18 inches wide

Genres: Birds, Nature, Reference, Nonfiction, Animals, Science, Biology

512 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2007

Reviews

[Ip Hong Ching Ryan · Rating 4 out of 5]

It's a very interesting book! This book introduces us to hundreds of different kinds of birds from all over the world from the regular pigeons we see everyday to the colourful macaws that mostly live in South America along with colourful photos and a map which shows their native environment.Other than species of birds, the book also describes the body parts of birds and their living environments as well. I really enjoyed this book and will recommend it for people who like birds or needs a good reference book to do their homework.

[Elizabeth · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great book! Has birds from all over the wold. Color photos of hundreds and hundreds of birds. Every bird featured has a small blurb about it including conservation status and region where it is found. The book is organized by habitat rather than taxonomy or region. (all birds that live in rainforests are lumped together rather than birds found in Africa or raptors). Not a very detailed book but definitely fun to look through.

[Emily Larson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beautiful book. It looks like something that should just sit on your coffee table, but it opens into more of an oversized reference/guidebook. The first two chapters on bird anatomy, behavior, habitats, etc. were nicely done and the species accounts were interesting. I found myself wishing there were more North American birds, but it was fun to see some familiar faces from Asia.

[Penandinkpot Uzma · Rating 4 out of 5]

Wonderful Book on birds of the world.

[Kristin Vincent · Rating 5 out of 5]

You can never really be done reading this book. I got this book for my birthday last year and its the best bird book I've ever seen. I would recomend it to anyone who likes birds!

[Lesley Lee · Rating 5 out of 5]

A beautiful book with great photos& interesting information. One to dip into time & time again.

[Wendy · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book has excellent photographs of birds from all over the world

[Hemen Kalita · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beautiful pics, informative, comprehensive, well arranged. Probably the best book on birds.