Nature Guide: Birds. Burnie, David. (2012 DK). Pdf

A new generation of illustrated natural history handbooks, produced in conjunction with the Smithsonian Institution.
The new DK Nature Guides form a comprehensive, accessible, and informative series of illustrated reference books that tackle key natural history subjects in DK's inimitable style.

From the Arctic Tern and American Woodcock to the Turkey Vulture and Yellow-billed Cuckoo, Nature Guide: Birds is packed full of stunning images that reveal bird anatomy, flight, migration patterns, breeding, habitats-all perfect for bird watching and easy identification.

Includes:

Stunning images revealing intricate details and unique features of specimens
Expert writing and research by specialists
Clear, concise, and informative text bring the subjects to life
Specially commissioned close-up photography and illustrations
Carefully structured profiles ensuring it is easy to locate key information
Entries organized in intuitive categories or groupings for ease of reference