"This ultimate handbook contains a comprehensive survey of the world's birds, reflecting the latest classification changes to the Howard & Moore Complete Checklist of the Birds of the World. It includes an introduction to each of the bird orders and a detailed account and concise fact panel for every one of the 234 families. It details the appearance, behaviour and lifestyle of the family members, while a glossary, further reading list and an index ensure easy reference."-- Provided by publisher.
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