The Complete Language of Birds - A Definitive and Illustrated History

Expand your bird knowledge with this gorgeous encyclopedia of over 500 bird species around the world, unique for its inclusion of both their physical and mythological characteristics.

If you’re a nature lover who thrives on bird videos and photography, go beyond the scope of standard field guides with this comprehensive reference. Each entry of The Complete Language of Birds provides not only the bird’s name and physical qualities, but also its history, symbolic meanings, and hidden properties from mythology, legends, and folklore. 

Within the pages of this colorful volume, you’ll find:
 

• Beautiful illustrations and descriptions of common and unusual birds 
• Notes on the surprising properties and powers of birds
• Discussions of the symbolism and mythological significance of each bird species

Dive into an unusual dimension of historical and