This glorious celebration of our avian friends features eighty of the world's most unique and impressive birds. Beautiful illustrations and fascinating bits of scientific info and cultural history provide engaging introductions to each winged wonder, from Uganda's extraordinarily imposing (five foot tall) shoebill to China's gorgeously ornate (and oft-painted) golden pheasant to Colombia's newly discovered little dancer, the tororoi bailador. Educational and entertaining, this lovely hardcover volume offers a truly awe-inspiring journey!