Birdpedia: A Brief Compendium of Avian Lore by Leahy, Christopher W.
Birdpedia: A Brief Compendium of Avian Lore by Leahy, Christopher W.

Birdpedia: A Brief Compendium of Avian Lore

A captivating A-Z treasury about birds and birding Birdpedia is an engaging illustrated compendium of bird facts...
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Author: Christopher W. Leahy
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Birdpedia: A Brief Compendium of Avian Lore by Leahy, Christopher W.

Birdpedia: A Brief Compendium of Avian Lore

$38.38
Birdpedia: A Brief Compendium of Avian Lore by Leahy, Christopher W.

Birdpedia: A Brief Compendium of Avian Lore

$38.38
Author: Christopher W. Leahy
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Description

A captivating A-Z treasury about birds and birding

Birdpedia is an engaging illustrated compendium of bird facts and birding lore. Featuring nearly 200 entries--on topics ranging from plumage and migration to birds in art, literature, and folklore--this enticing collection is brimming with wisdom and wit about all things avian.

Christopher Leahy sheds light on "hawk-watching," "twitching," and other rituals from the sometimes mystifying world of birding that entail a good deal more than their names imply. He explains what kind of bird's nests you can eat, why mocking birds mock, and many other curiosities that have induced otherwise sane people to peer into treetops using outrageously expensive optical equipment. Leahy shares illuminating insights about pioneering ornithologists such as John James Audubon and Florence Bailey, and describes unique bird behaviors such as anting, caching, duetting, and mobbing. He discusses avian fossils, the colloquial naming of birds, the science and history of ornithology, and more. The book's convenient size makes it the perfect traveling companion to take along on your own avian adventures.

With charming illustrations by Abby McBride, Birdpedia is a marvelous mix of fact and fancy that is certain to delight seasoned birders and armchair naturalists alike.
  • Features a real cloth cover with an elaborate foil-stamped design


Author: Christopher W. Leahy
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Published: 07/06/2021
Pages: 272
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.65lbs
Size: 6.80h x 4.70w x 0.90d
ISBN: 9780691209661


Review Citation(s):
Library Journal 09/01/2021 pg. 93

About the Author
Christopher W. Leahy holds the Gerard A. Bertrand Chair of Natural History and Field Ornithology (Emeritus) at the Massachusetts Audubon Society. His books include Birds of Mongolia and The Birdwatcher's Companion to North American Birdlife (both Princeton). Abby McBride is a sketch biologist. She travels globally to write and illustrate stories about ecological research for outlets such as National Geographic and the Cornell Lab of Ornithology.
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