The Birds of Every Continent

The Birds of Every Continent chronicles twenty-two species of birds from around the world. You will find colorful photographs of each bird. A discussion of each bird includes the following facts:

1. Birds' Name

2. Scientific name

3. Physical features

4. Habitat

5. Diet

6. Interesting facts

There are birds from all continents represented. I will highlight one bird from each continent. The following are just a few facts about each bird.

Birds of North America

Ruby-throated Hummingbird

• Archilochus Colubris

• Incredible agility, unique hovering flight

• Shimmering iridescence is due to light refraction

• Fly non-stop for up to 18-20 hours to reach the wintering grounds

• They enter a state called "torpor" at night or in cold weather

• They can beat their wings 80 times per second

Birds of South America

Hoatzin

• "Stinkbird" due to its distinct odor

• They have specialized digestive adaptations, a fermentation chamber to break down tough plant material

• Not strong at flying

• Considered a living example of prehistoric bird features

Birds of Africa

Secretary Bird

• Tall stature, long legs, distinctive feather crest on its head

• When hunting prey it's called "stomping" because it repeatedly pounds its prey with its powerful feet to immobilize prey and break up the bones of prey

• They are considered honorary raptors

Birds of Europe

Red-throated Diver

• Courtship involves elaborate calls and synchronized swimming

• They have a haunting and mournful call

• Earned the nickname "Rain Goose"

• Diet is mainly fish

Birds of Asia

Fire-tailed Myzornis

• Myzornis Pyrrhoura

• Has dazzling plumage of red, green, and golden

• Important pollinators

• Referred to as the "flying jewel"

• They are indicators of mountain ecosystem health

Birds of Australia and Oceania

Black Noddy

• Black body, wings and white forehead and cap

• Seabird

• Known for its "nodding" behavior

• Known to engage in "kleptoparasitism" also known as stealing food from other birds

This book will appeal to bird enthusiasts. The bird descriptions in this book were interesting to read. I would recommend this book to others.

 Disclaimer - I received this Ebook in exchange for my honest thoughts.