Ortho's Guide to Enjoying Birds

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Summary: Ortho's Guide to Enjoying Birds.
Review: This book is perfect for those who are more fascinated more with general characteristics of birds rather than pure identification. In easy to understand language, thirteen contributors describe concepts from evolutionary changes in birds, current adaptations for survival, and ecological challenges for the future. Bird anatomy & physiology is presented in non-technical terms and discussion is interlaced with examples of interesting adaptive features which enable various species to reproduce and survive. Countless examples and quality pictures illustrate specifically how birds differ in their habitats and feeding methods. Discussions and examples of differing territorial defense schemes, mating rituals, and migratory patterns make for interesting reading.

Included is a reference guide to 125 common birds plus sections on attracting birds and photographing them.

I'm planning to use this book as a High School introduction to environmental science. This has all the ingredients for interesting discussions, as well as a view of ecology from a different perspective..from a birds-eye view..