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Fascinating stories of the birds and birdsong from the Tropics for every week of the year, with QR codes to bring the birdsong to life.
From the incredible screech of the macaw, who shows amazing intelligence, to the imitations of humans of the mynah bird and the humming sounds of the hummingbird, this is a beautiful collection of stories about one of nature's wonders: tropical birds. Bird expert and writer Dominic Couzens invites you to enjoy not only their songs but also their amazing feats and colourful displays. With stunning illustrations from award-winning Madeleine Floyd and QR codes to listen to their songs as you read, you can immerse yourself in a tropical wonderland.
A natural wonder that has captivated and fascinated generations, tropical birdsong is unique. This book offers the perfect tonic, whether you are an avid birdwatcher or just want to understand the songs from the most iconic birds in the world.
With 52 weekly stories, the book takes you through the calendar year of tropical life. Listen and read about jewel-like toucans, mating cries of the cock-of-the-rock bird of paradise, duet songs of sunbirds, the fascinating glossy starling oxpeckers who sit on the backs of elephants and the gorgeous songs of hornbills.
The latest research and information about these bright lights of the bird world is captured here by one of the most respected but accessible writers on birds. It's like joining him on a field trip. Anyone interested in birds and nature will be captivated by these stories and sounds.
Contents
12 - Galápagos penguin
16 - Ocellated antbird
20 - Purple-crested turaco
24 - Fiery-throated hummingbird
28 - Lesser flamingo
32 - Pink pigeon
36 - Blue-and-yellow macaw
40 - King of Saxony bird-of-paradise
44 - Red-capped manakin
48 - Resplendent quetzal
52 - Superb starling
56 - Screaming piha
60 - Black-faced solitaire
64 - Brown wood-owl
68 - Fire-tailed sunbird
72 - Northern carmine bee-eater
76 - Purple-crowned fairywren
80 - Red-billed oxpecker
84 - Oilbird
88 - Indian cuckoo
92 - Eastern paradise-whydah
96 - Blue whistling-thrush
100 - Hooded pitohui
104 - Asian koel
108 - Malayan banded pitta
112 - Bluish-fronted jacamar
116 - Indian peafowl
120 - Dark-necked tailorbird
124 - Black-naped oriole
128 - House crow
132 - Red-headed lovebird
136 - 'I'iwi
140 - Sparkling violetear
144 - Yellow-crowned gonolek
148 - Golden bowerbird
152 - Bay wren
156 - Rhinoceros hornbill
160 - Red-cheeked cordonbleu
164 - Andean cock-of-the-rock
168 - Common hill myna
172 - Yellow-vented bulbul
176 - Greater bird-of-paradise
180 - Village weaver
184 - Jungle babbler
188 - White-browed robin-chat
192 - Toco toucan
196 - Wompoo fruit-dove
200 - Common potoo
204 - Buff-breasted paradise kingfisher
208 - Harpy eagle
212 - Grey parrot
216 - Tinkling cisticola
