Wisdom of Birds

Tim Birkhead

RRP: £25.00

Publisher: BLOOMSBURY PUBLISHING

Publication Date : 06/10/2008

Hardback

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Guardian Bookshop Notes:

Exposing the extraordinary lives of birds, taking the reader from conception to fully breeding bird, and covering everything about territory, song and migration. Also takes a fascinating look back at old superstitions and untested beliefs, such as the fact that until the 19th century, people believed that swallows hibernated underwater. With over 100 illustrations, and packed with stories, knowledge and revelations.

Publisher's description:

Takes reader on a journey that tells them about the extraordinary lives of birds - from conception and egg, through territory and song, to migration and fully fledged breeder.

ISBN: 9780747592563