Birds in action - Phil Hockey

There are approximately 9 700 species of birds alive today. They can be found living in almost every habitat on Earth, from towns and cities to deserts of sand and snow, from high mountains and forests to the widest stretches of the oceans. These diverse species have evolved a bewildering array of behaviours which perform important functions in their lives. Although no one book could do justice to the full diversity of bird behaviour, Birds in Action illustrates a wide range of bird behaviour, using African birds as examples. Top quality action photographs have been carefully selected to portray aspects of bird migration, communication, flight, feeding, breeding and display. A visual delight, Birds in Action also offers intriguing information on bird behaviour written by leading bird expert Phil Hockey – author of several highly successful bird books. This informative text is combined with superb colour photography to capture all the excitement and enjoyment of watching wild birds in action.