Birds of Paradise

Clifford B Frith, Bruce M Beehler

Combines scientific rigour and accuracy with lively, accessible style. New systematic treatment of the entire family - the most ornate and interesting group of birds on earth. The authors have first hand knowledge of the birds they describe.

The Birds of Paradise provides the first comprehensive, up-to-date, and scientifically accurate overview of the behaviour, biology, ecology, biogeography, and history of the most ornate and dramatic group of birds on earth. The book is illustrated with 12 superb, specially commissioned, colour plates including all 42 species of birds of paradise, original line drawings of many behaviours never before recorded, maps, graphs, sonograms, and photographs. 614 pages.

Hardback £112.50