Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
Beautiful and intricate anatomicals abound in this in-depth handbook on the inner workings of birds. How Birds Work goes beyond the typical identification guide to not only examine the evolution, physical traits, and behaviors of birds, but to also tell us why why are birds built the way they are, and where do they fit in the diversity of life on Earth?
With comprehensive annotation and analysis, each chapter reveals a realm of fascinating information: the ancestry and origin of the birds we know today, their skeletal and muscular systems, pigmentation, patterns, behaviors, and more. Featuring species from all around the world, How Birds Work offers a deeper, more comprehensive understanding of the form and function of these complex creatures, wherever they call home.
Synopsis
Engineered by evolution to thrive in the wildHow Birds Work goes beyond the typical field guide to show us not only what birds look like but
why. Why do many owls have asymmetrical ear openings? (Hint: It helps them pinpoint prey; see page 40.) And why does the Grey Heron rest on one leg at a time? (Hint: Not because it's tired; see page 66 ) Birds boast a spectacular array of adaptations suited to their incredibly diverse diets and habitats. In this in-depth handbook, discover the ways they're even more astounding than you know--inside and out. Detailed analysis and illustrations illuminate:
- Skeleton
- Muscles
- Circulation
- Digestion
- Respiration
- Reproduction
- Feathers
- Colors and Patterns
- And much, much more
Synopsis
How Birds Work goes beyond the typical field guide to show us not only what birds look like but
why. Why do many owls have asymmetrical ear openings? (Hint: It helps them pinpoint prey; see page 40.) And why does the Grey Heron rest on one leg at a time? (Hint: Not because it's tired; see page 66 ) Birds boast a spectacular array of adaptations suited to their incredibly diverse diets and habitats. In this in-depth handbook, discover the ways they're even more astounding than you know--inside and out. Detailed analysis and illustrations illuminate:
- Skeleton
- Muscles
- Circulation
- Digestion
- Respiration
- Reproduction
- Feathers
- Colors and Patterns
- And much, much more