What do a penguin, a pigeon, and a peacock have in common? They're all birds! Learn about the characteristics that all birds share.

Mythical creatures that come from the land, sea, air, and beyond your wildest imagination ... -- p.[4] of cover.

There is more to a bird than simply feathers. And just because birds evolved from a single flying ancestor doesn't mean they are structurally the same. With 385 stunning drawings depicting 200 species, The Unfeathered bird is a richly illustrated book on bird anatomy that offers refreshingly original insights into what goes on beneath the feathered surface.

First Published in 1968. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.