Describes the physical characteristics, habitats, and behavior of birds and examines kinds of seashore birds, woodland birds, birds of prey, and others.--

Explore more than two hundred species, and more than 330 new illustrations by the author, in this special, large-format volume, where many of the primary illustrations are reproduced life-sized. While its focus is on familiar backyard birds-- blue jays, nuthatches, chickadees-- What Its Like to Be a Bird also examines certain species that can be fairly easily observed, such as the seashore-dwelling Atlantic Puffin.

A little chick shows that he can make the sounds of the animals in his neighborhood.

Fascinated by the colors, shapes, sounds, and movements of the many different birds she sees through her window, a little girl is happy to discover that she and they have something in common.

Describes the physical characteristics and behavior of the order of birds that includes eagles, vultures, kestrels, falcons, condors, caracaras, and secretary birds.

Includes index.

Throughout the day and into the night, various birds sing their songs, beginnng with the woodpecker who taps a pole ten times and counting down to the hummingbird who calls once.

As Old Man Fookwire's birds prepare to migrate south for the winter, those darn squirrels decide to follow.

A spectacular collection of photographs taken from the British Broadcasting Corporation series. Photographs depict birds of all varieties flying through cities, above oceans and across continents, and document some of the natural world's most awe-inspiring events from a bird's point of view.