In this volume, you'll get up-close and personal with some of the world's most skilled hunters, from the majestic eagle to the oft-maligned scavenger vulture! Armed with razor-sharp claws, keen eyesight, powerful wings, and killer instincts, these stealthy predators can make a meal of rodents, fish, snakes, lizards, monkeys, and even kangaroos! Discover how these amazing birds who are often at the top of the food chain, play an integral role in many...

Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, and habitat of cardinals, a common backyard bird.

"Adapted from the edition written and published for adults by Knopf in 2020, this edition ... for young readers covers more than two hundred species and includes more than 300 illustrations throughout. Author/ illustrator David Sibley's exacting artwork and wide-ranging expertise brings observed behaviors ... to life"--

Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, and habitat of parrots and discusses specific species such as the African gray parrot, macaw, and kakapo.

Contains 119 species-only Tennessee birds and range maps showing where in Tennessee you'll find the birds in summer, winter, all year or during migration. The full-page, color photos are incomparable and include insets of winter plumage, color morphs and more. Plus, with the easy-to-use format, you don't need to know a bird's name or classification in order to easily find it in the book. Using this field guide is a real pleasure. It's a great way...

"Brimming with photos and scientific facts, this middle-grade nonfiction book about falcons treats researchers and wild animal lovers to a comprehensive zoological profile of these majestic birds of prey. Includes sidebars, a range map, a glossary, and an American folktale about the falcon"--

When San Francisco adults forget who they are and mysterious exotic birds flock to the city, twelve-year-old Winston Chu and friends team up to investigate the strange occurrences and face off against Mr. Pang's older magpie-turned-human brother, Mr. Gu.

A guide to identifying fifteen different birds, providing information about the physical characteristics and habits of each, as well as about the nests they build and the eggs they lay.

Poetry about birds plus facts about and photographs of birds.

Eleven-year-old Olivia Bouler has written and illustrated a brief guide to endangered birds in an effort use book sales to contribute to the clean-up expenses for the oil contamination of the Gulf of Mexico.