The Complete Birds of the World: Every Species Illustrated

The ultimate reference book for birdwatchers and bird loversthe first single-volume book to illustrate all of the worlds bird species This is a book like no otherthe only truly comprehensive, one-volume illustrated guide to all of the worlds birds, covering the complete International Ornithological Congress World Bird List. Featuring more than 300 stunning large-format, full-color plates, this accessible and authoritative encyclopedic reference presents incredibly detailed, accurate, and beautiful paintings of more than 10,700 species by some of the worlds best bird artists, led by the legendary Norman Arlott and Ber van Perlo. In addition, The Complete Birds of the World provides detailed but concise identification information about each species on facing pagesincluding facts about voice, habitat, and geographic distribution. The result is a visual and verbal feast that captures the astonishing variety of bird life around the planetand that will be cherished by any birder. Illustrates more than 10,700 species, covering the complete International Ornithological Congress World Bird List, and including all major adult plumages for each Features more than 300 stunning large-format, full-color plates by some of the worlds leading bird artists Presents detailed but concise identification information about each species on facing pagesincluding facts about voice, habitat, and geographic distribution