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!

Author: Marianne Taylor
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Experiment
Published: 04/28/2020
Series: How Nature Works
Pages: 224
Weight: 1lbs
Size: 8.30h x 5.60w x 0.70d
ISBN: 9781615196470

About the Author
Taylor, Marianne: - Marianne Taylor is a writer, illustrator, and wildlife photographer. She's written more than twenty nature books for adults and children, many illustrated with her own artwork or photographs. She also writes for Birdwatch, the Independent, BBC Wildlife, Country Life, Nature's Home, and The Lady.