Meet the lesser flamingo, hero of the friendly flock, and discover other flocking birds, from the chimney swift to the starling, whose murmurations mesmerize birdwatchers from around the world. Next, get to know the Adélie penguin, hero of the water world, and discover other birds that are more at home in the sea than the sky.

Then continue through the avian world as you meet birds with brilliant beaks, fantastic feet, wonderful wings, eye-catching colors, and more. Packed with interesting facts and extraordinary species, this book is sure to instill a love of birds among young readers.

Author David Lindo, the Urban Birder, is the perfect guide to the world of birds, bringing together an aviary of species with superhuman abilities, splendid plumage, and surprising behaviors. He also delves into the world of folklore and mythology, showing how cultures from ancient to modern have been inspired by their feathered friends.

Color illustrations by Sara Boccaccini Meadows.

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Parrots, hummingbirds, eagles, and more swoop across the pages of this colorful bird book, which combines gorgeous illustrations and photos to help young enthusiasts learn all about the wonderful world of birds. From frozen icescapes to sweltering deserts, from prehistoric ancestors to amazing adaptations, they'll discover the surprising homes and habits of our feathered friends. They'll also find out about how we can help protect birds and their natural habitats.

The Extraordinary World of Birds, illustrated by Claire McElfatrick, takes children on a fascinating journey, showing them just how amazing birds are, what they do for our planet, and how we can help them. It includes bird families such as gamebirds, flightless birds, and perching birds, plus amazing facts on how birds talk to each other, what they eat, how they find partners, and how they are able to fly.

The first guide to urban birding in the UK, from The Urban Birder himself, David Lindo

Urban birding is fast becoming ornithology's new rock 'n' roll. Birds and birding have never been cooler--and urban birding is at the cutting edge.

How to Be an Urban Birder is the world's first guide to the art of urban birding--which is so easy and great fun Here, urban birding pioneer David Lindo tells you everything you need to know about birds and birding in towns and cities in the UK.

• Includes a brief history of urban birding in the UK
  
• Covers the best places to look for birds in towns and cities
  
• Helps you get to know your urban birds
  
• Gives useful tips on how to attract birds to your garden
  
• Explains what gear you need and how to go about being an urban birder
  
• Features hundreds of cool images and illustrations of birds in urban settings
  

• Asombrosas ilustraciones y fotografías

• Un glosario y una lista de aves nacionales

• Información detallada sobre los diferentes tipos de ave: nocturnas y diurnas, no voladoras, rapaces, acuáticas, marinas, paseriformes...

• Todo sobre sus hábitats, desde paisajes helados hasta áridos desiertos

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Enter the world of birds for an incredible journey through the skies, into trees, and even underground.

Parrots, hummingbirds, eagles, and more swoop across the pages of this colorful bird book, which combines gorgeous illustrations and photos to help young enthusiasts learn all about the wonderful world of birds. From frozen icescapes to sweltering deserts, from prehistoric ancestors to amazing adaptations, they'll discover the surprising homes and habits of our feathered friends. They'll also find out about how we can help protect birds and their natural habitats.

La vida secreta de las aves (The Extraordinary World of Birds), illustrated by Claire McElfatrick, takes children on a fascinating journey, showing them just how amazing birds are, what they do for our planet, and how we can help them. It includes bird families such as gamebirds, flightless birds, and perching birds, plus amazing facts on how birds talk to each other, what they eat, how they find partners, and how they are able to fly.

The motivational story of David Lindo's experiences with birding in the city

Anyone can become an Urban Birder. You can do it anywhere and any time, whether you've got the day to spare, on your way to work, during your lunch break or just looking out of a window. Look up and you will see.

The book is an inspirational look at the birdlife in our cities, or more accurately, the author David's personal journey of discovery involving encounters with racism, air rifle-toting youths, girls, alcohol, music, finding urban wildlife oases and of course, birds.