{"product_id":"2026100012438-secondhand-the-illustrated-encyclopedia-of-birds-486-illustrations","title":"The Illustrated Encyclopedia Of Birds: 486 Illustrations","description":"\u003cp\u003eEdition: repr.,\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition remarks:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBook: Good\u003cbr\u003eJacket: Worn\/faded, no tears\u003cbr\u003ePages: Good\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom the soaring albatross to the diminutive hummingbird, the avian world is one of nature's most breathtaking spectacles — and The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Birds presents it in magnificent, authoritative detail across 486 stunning illustrations. This comprehensive reference volume catalogues an extraordinary breadth of bird species from every corner of the globe, detailing their biology, behaviour, habitat, and distinguishing characteristics with precision and clarity. Each entry is supported by vivid imagery that brings the subject to life, making this an indispensable resource for both the serious ornithologist and the enthusiastic amateur birdwatcher alike. The encyclopaedic format ensures that readers can navigate the vast diversity of avifauna with ease, whether seeking a quick identification or a deeper understanding of a species' ecological role.\n\nBeyond its function as a field reference, this volume stands as a celebration of the remarkable variety and complexity of bird life on Earth, chronicling evolutionary adaptations that have allowed birds to colonise every habitat from Arctic tundra to tropical rainforest. The rich illustrations serve not merely as decoration but as scientific documentation, capturing plumage, posture, and proportion with an accuracy that words alone cannot achieve. It is the kind of work that rewards repeated consultation — each return visit uncovers a new species, a new wonder, a new reason to look up at the sky with fresh eyes.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50948303880411,"sku":"2026100012438-SECONDHAND","price":15.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/6d7a5077-fec3-40de-979e-9d6a2b5eaa54.png?v=1793104158","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/2026100012438-secondhand-the-illustrated-encyclopedia-of-birds-486-illustrations","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}