Whether you're an avian expert or are simply a nature lover wanting to learn more, this comprehensive guide goes above and beyond with 1,280 species, each with a description, data file, and distribution map. Hundreds of color photographs appear throughout—capturing the wonder of owls, hummingbirds, eagles, woodpeckers, doves, penguins, and ostriches—while additional essays cover such topics as their habitats, migrations, anatomy, feeding, and breeding.