Amazing Birds: A Treasury of Facts and Trivia about the Avian World

by Roger J. Lederer

Here's a book that will fascinate trivia buffs even as it captures the interest of ardent bird-watchers. Beautifully color-illustrated on virtually every page, Amazing Birds presents photos, artwork, and diagrams that show both rare and common birds, their eggs, their nests, and their hatchlings. More than 400 unusual facts about the avian world include the bird that builds the largest nest, the rarest living bird species, the longest bird migration, the fastest flyer, the remarkable bird with claws on its wings, and many other extraordinary nuggets of information. Here, too, are answers to frequently asked questions, such as--

Genres: Birds, Animals, Reference, Nonfiction

160 pages, Paperback

First published January 26, 2007

Reviews

[Addie]

A fun and beautifully arranged book filled with lots of interesting tidbits about birds.

[Jhawn]

"For lovers of birds and trivia, this captivating book features a wealth of fascinating facts, figures, and folklore about our feathered friends. 2 copies"