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Overview
The Folklore of Birds is a celebration of the beauty and glory of birds - their histories, their personalities and their influence on our world. Arranged alphabetically, this collection describes 100 birds found in the United States, supplying ornithological/scientific detail as well as background information on the many stories, legends, superstitions and folktales these birds have inspired. Each entry includes common and scientific names; genus, species and family identification; description; habitat and range; and unusal and fascinating information about each bird. Striking illustrations of the birds accompany the text. (7' x 10', 240 pages, bibliography, index)Book Details
Published
April 1, 1998
Publisher
Globe Pequot Press
Pages
231
Format
Paperback
ISBN
9781564408723