How Birds Work: An Illustrated Guide to the Wonders of Form and Function—from Bones to Beak

<div> <p><strong>Engineered by evolution to thrive in the wild</strong><br><strong>A tiny textbook to learn on your own</strong></p> <p><em>How Birds Work</em> goes beyond the typical field guide to show us not only what birds look like but <em>why</em>. Why do many owls have asymmetrical ear openings? (Hint: It helps them pinpoint prey; see page 40.) And why does the Grey Heron rest on one leg at a time? (Hint: Not because it’s tired; see page 66!) Birds boast a spectacular array of adaptations suited to their incredibly diverse diets and habitats. In this in-depth handbook, discover the ways they’re even more astounding than you know—inside and out. Detailed analysis and illustrations illuminate: </p> <ul><li>Skeleton</li> <li>Muscles</li> <li>Circulation</li> <li>Digestion</li> <li>Respiration</li> <li>Reproduction</li> <li>Feathers</li> <li>Colors and Patterns</li> <li>And much, much more!</li></ul></div>