The Birdwatcher's Companion: Winged Wonders, Fantastic Flocks & Outstanding Ornithology

by Oliver Tayler and Malcolm Tait

Twitchers, birders, ornithologists and garden-tickers: there are many species of birdwatcher, and they're all catered for by this unique book. From the serious (why vultures are dying out in Asia) to the bizarre (the parrot that can read minds); the informative (why waxwings have waxy wings) to the completely ridiculous (the avian footballing XI, starring Bobby Moorhen and Jimmy Grebes), 'The Birdwatcher's Companion' takes the reader through a veritable...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1861058330
• ISBN13: 9781861058331
• Release Date: March 2005
• Publisher: Robson Books
• Length: 156 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.0" x 7.7"