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''Exquisite'' National Geographic

''Fascinating and informative, this text will appeal to lay readers and bird enthusiasts alike'' Booklist

''Unwin''s evocative prose is a perfect match for the vivid illustrations. This will be a hit with birdwatchers of all stripes'' Publishers Weekly

Author Mike Unwin invites readers on an avian journey around the globe, celebrating 80 of the world''s most awe-inspiring birds and revealing their impact on our lives. From Namibia''s sociable weaver, constructor of huge multi-nest ''apartment blocks'' in the desert, to China''s bar-headed goose, a high-flying migrant that crosses the Himalayas twice a year, each has a remarkable story to tell. Ryuto Miyake''s exquisite illustrations grace every page, bringing to life this timely reminder of the ways in which birds need us, and we need them.

Around the World in 80 Birds

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      Publisher Orion Publishing Co
      Published 1 March 2025
      ISBN-13 9781399610704
      978-1399610704
      ISBN-10 1399610708
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      Science & Nature Zoology: birds (ornithology)

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      ''Exquisite'' National Geographic

      ''Fascinating and informative, this text will appeal to lay readers and bird enthusiasts alike'' Booklist

      ''Unwin''s evocative prose is a perfect match for the vivid illustrations. This will be a hit with birdwatchers of all stripes'' Publishers Weekly

      Author Mike Unwin invites readers on an avian journey around the globe, celebrating 80 of the world''s most awe-inspiring birds and revealing their impact on our lives. From Namibia''s sociable weaver, constructor of huge multi-nest ''apartment blocks'' in the desert, to China''s bar-headed goose, a high-flying migrant that crosses the Himalayas twice a year, each has a remarkable story to tell. Ryuto Miyake''s exquisite illustrations grace every page, bringing to life this timely reminder of the ways in which birds need us, and we need them.

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