I am proud to own the 5 volumes of The Handbook of British Birds of which Harry Witherby was editor and co-author. In 1941 when published it was unrivalled for scientific accuracy and excellent ...

The author gives a general description of the plumage of the male, female and nestling, and then refers also to the plumage of individual birds which do not agree with the general description.

Mr. J. C. Harrison's delicate and masterly delineation of birds also finds a place in this volume. His plates (81 and 82) showing the adult males and females of British ducks in flight are delightful.

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The global spread of English and the new varieties that have emerged around the world has grown to be a vast area of study and research, which intersects multiple disciplines. This Handbook provides a ...

The beautiful songs of northern mockingbirds are some of the most studied bird songs in the world. #8: Brown Thrasher Male ...

Learn more about the natural world with three incredible bird ... Read more in Smithsonian Handbook of Interesting Bird Nests and Eggs, which is available from Smithsonian Books.

The bird was first domesticated around 8,000 years ago, and rapidly spread around the world, to be used for meat and eggs. In the 1950s the "chicken-of-tomorrow programme" was launched to produce ...

Poultry need a strong immune system to fight against illnesses and infections. Antioxidants, probiotics, and herbal extracts ...

Moon + Bird, an imprint of Watkins Media Ltd, has scooped author-illustrator Claire Barker’s new children's chapter book.

They provide a platform to witness the diverse and often unseen world of birds, from their elaborate mating dances to their ...

The iconic Birds of Prey World Cup race finish venue at Beaver Creek received the new name to recognize the Arnold’s “transformative contribution to the non-profit in support of ski racing in the Vail ...