100 Birds to See Before You Die

Download or read book 100 Birds to See Before You Die written by David Chandler and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 221 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The ultimate wish-list for birders everywhere! 100 BIRDS TO SEE BEFORE YOU DIE is a must-have book for anyone interested in birdwatching, with entries on 100 of the most incredible avian species across the world, illustrated with stunning photographs of each. Each entry describes the natural history and significance of the featured species with summary information including size (and wingspan, where applicable), distribution, habitat, classification, population and conservation status, and the reason for the bird's inclusion and ranking. Whilst many of the top 100 features species would be on any bird enthusiast's wish list, the selection has been fiercely debated by two renowned birding authors, using various criteria for inclusion. Some species on the list are endangered and therefore a must to see before they are extinct; others are quite common but have a particular plumage or behaviour, which makes them exceptional; and other have a legendary status amongst birdwatchers and the layman.