A Year of Tropical Birdsong - 52 Stories of Tropical Songbirds

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This book offers the perfect tonic, whether you are an avid birdwatcher or just want to understand the songs from the most iconic birds in the world. With 52 weekly stories, the book takes you through the calendar year of tropical life.... Show more

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Product description

Author	Dominic Couzens
ISBN	9781849948425
Publisher	B T Batsford
Language	English
Pages	224
Size	163 x 227 mm
Format	Hardcover
Images	Colour illustrations
Year published	2025

A Year of Tropical Birdsong is full of fascinating stories of the birds and birdsong from the Tropics for every week of the year, with QR codes to bring the birdsong to life. From the incredible screech of the macaw, who shows amazing intelligence, to the imitations of humans of the mynah bird and the humming sounds of the hummingbird, this is a beautiful collection of stories about one of nature's wonders: tropical birds. Bird expert and writer Dominic Couzens invites you to enjoy not only their songs but also their amazing feats and colourful displays.

With stunning illustrations from award-winning Madeleine Floyd and QR codes to listen to their songs as you read A Year of Tropical Birdsong, you can immerse yourself in a tropical wonderland. A natural wonder that has captivated and fascinated generations, tropical birdsong is unique. This book offers the perfect tonic, whether you are an avid birdwatcher or just want to understand the songs from the most iconic birds in the world. With 52 weekly stories, the book takes you through the calendar year of tropical life. Listen and read about jewel-like toucans, mating cries of the cock-of-the-rock bird of paradise, duet songs of sunbirds, the fascinating glossy starling oxpeckers who sit on the backs of elephants and the gorgeous songs of hornbills.

The latest research and information about these bright lights of the bird world is captured here by one of the most respected but accessible writers on birds. It's like joining him on a field trip. Anyone interested in birds and nature will be captivated by these stories and sounds.

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