Everything You Always Wanted To Know About Birds . . . But Were Afraid To Ask

Everything You Always Wanted To Know About Birds . . . But Were Afraid To Ask
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Publisher : A&C Black
Total Pages : 192
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ISBN-10 : 9781408104101
ISBN-13 : 1408104105
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Book Synopsis Everything You Always Wanted To Know About Birds . . . But Were Afraid To Ask by : Stephen Moss

Download or read book Everything You Always Wanted To Know About Birds . . . But Were Afraid To Ask written by Stephen Moss and published by A&C Black. This book was released on 2009-01-01 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Stephen Moss answers in detail over 450 questions, submitted by birdwatchers of all levels, and in doing so he conveys a veritable feast of bird-related information in a friendly and accessible style. This RSPB-endorsed book answers all those burning questions about birds that beginners and experts alike may ask themselves as they go about their birding. How do ducks keep their feet from freezing in winter? Why don't swallows stay in Africa? Are birds really dinosaurs, or were dinosaurs really birds? How is it decided whether bird species should be 'split' or 'lumped'? Taking a 'questions and answers' approach, each specific question leads to an answer which expands the theme under discussion, so that all aspects of bird life and the hobby of birding are covered. The scientifically rigorous answers together form an impressive and fascinating body of bird-related information. This highly readable book will intrigue anyone with an interest in birds.


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