Do Birds Have Knees?

£12.99

This guide answers all those burning questions about birds that beginners and birding experts alike may ask themselves, such as: how do ducks keep their feet from freezing in winter? Why don’t swallows stay in Africa? Are birds really dinosaurs, or were dinosaurs really birds? And, do birds have knees? Taking a ‘Q&A’ approach, each answer expands the theme under discussion, so that all aspects of bird life and the hobby of bird-watching are covered, while the scientifically rigorous answers together form an impressive and fascinating body of bird-related information sure to intrigue anyone with an interest in birds.

Backorder Notice MessageJan 01, 1970

Description

Ever looked at a bird and thought, ‘I wonder why birds sing…’? Find the answer to this and many more intriguing questions about birds here. How do ducks on frozen ponds stop their feet from freezing solid in winter?Do birds sleep standing up?Why do some species migrate yet others don’t?And do birds have knees?Stephen Moss answers 450 questions aimed at birdwatchers of all levels, conveying a veritable feast of bird-related information in his friendly and accessible style. Drawing on up-to-date research and illustrated with more than 200 colour photos, Do Birds Have Knees? will enthral, amuse and enlighten everyone with an interest in birds.

Additional information

Weight 450 g
Dimensions 210 × 148 × 16 mm
Author

Publisher

Imprint

Cover

Paperback

Pages

240

Language

English

Edition
Dewey

598.02 (edition:23)

Readership

General – Trade / Code: K