How Birds Work: An Illustrated Guide to the Wonders of Form and Function - From Bones to Beak

Taylor, Marianne

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Condition: New, UPC: 9781615196470, Publication Date: Wed, April 1, 2020, Type: Paperback ,

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4How 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: