Unrivaled in scope for a single-volume reference work, this visual guide to every bird order and family profiles more than 1,500 species, photographed in their native environment by photographers around the globe. Authoritative, comprehensive, and completely up to date, this is a must-have reference for anyone with even a passing interest in the world's birds. AUTHOR BIO: David Burnie studied zoology at the University of Bristol and, after graduating, worked as a nature reserve ranger and biologist. He has written or contributed to more than 75 books, including Earth and Ocean, and was the editor-in-chief of DK's Animal.