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The Little Book of North American Birds: A Guide to North America's Songbirds, Waterfowl, Birds of Prey, and More
Colorful, clever, and often right in your backyard, North America’s birds are absolutely fascinating!
Now it’s your turn to meet them in The Little Book of North American Birds, part of the Little Library of Natural History. Discover dozens of North America’s most remarkable birds with details about their habitats, diets, wingspans, and more.
Gorgeous vintage artwork by some of the world’s most enduring nature illustrators fill this irresistible volume.
From the
The name flamingo originates with the Spanish and Latin word flamenco, meaning “fire.” Their bright-colored feathers are not only glamorous, but the bold, pink color comes from a flamingo’s food. Similar to ibis, flamingos feed on algae and crustaceans that have carotenoid pigments. The pigments, once ingested, create a flamingo’s pink coloring. However, a flamingo’s color doesn’t come at birth. Several years must pass before they reach peak color and grow their distinctive curved bills. Flamingos are incredibly social birds; they congregate in a flock called a flamboyance and are always near bodies of water. Here, flamingos find mates for life and begin families with one egg per year.
A gorgeous book featuring North America's birds!Simple text details each bird's habits, diet, habitat, and moreFilled with stunning vintage art by some of nature's most enduring illustratorsGraphs and maps included!
Now it’s your turn to meet them in The Little Book of North American Birds, part of the Little Library of Natural History. Discover dozens of North America’s most remarkable birds with details about their habitats, diets, wingspans, and more.
Gorgeous vintage artwork by some of the world’s most enduring nature illustrators fill this irresistible volume.
From the
The name flamingo originates with the Spanish and Latin word flamenco, meaning “fire.” Their bright-colored feathers are not only glamorous, but the bold, pink color comes from a flamingo’s food. Similar to ibis, flamingos feed on algae and crustaceans that have carotenoid pigments. The pigments, once ingested, create a flamingo’s pink coloring. However, a flamingo’s color doesn’t come at birth. Several years must pass before they reach peak color and grow their distinctive curved bills. Flamingos are incredibly social birds; they congregate in a flock called a flamboyance and are always near bodies of water. Here, flamingos find mates for life and begin families with one egg per year.
A gorgeous book featuring North America's birds!Simple text details each bird's habits, diet, habitat, and moreFilled with stunning vintage art by some of nature's most enduring illustratorsGraphs and maps included!
93 pages, Hardcover
Published April 26, 2022
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December 30, 2024
I dragged my feet on this one, thinking it would be dull. This one is my favorite. The illustrations are very Audubon in feel and vibrant. I love the turkey page and the pelican is a brown one! Recommended.
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