A field guide to odd birds such as roseate spoonbills, snail kites, anhimas, burrowing owls, and greater prairie chickens.

This book highlights several bird species with strange looks or behaviors. Short paragraphs of easy-to-read text and plenty of colorful photos make reading simple and exciting. The book also includes a table of contents, fun facts, sidebars, comprehension questions, a glossary, an index, and a list of resources for further reading.

Text and photographs explore the unique habits of birds from our back yards and around the world.

Text and photographs explore the unique habits of birds from our back yards and around the world.

Presents a collection of miscellaneous facts about the extreme mating rituals, nests, characteristics, and behaviors of birds.

"Learn about bizarre birds from around the world...from the tiniest hummingbirds to the biggest ostriches, featuring full color photos on every page!"--

A well-illustrated look at the solutions birds utilize - be it a matter of size, speed or behavior - including their intricate nests, elaborate courtships, deadly attacks and food foraging, this book explores the most extreme ways they've found to do it.