Describes the general characteristics of wading birds and the specific physical traits and behaviors of fifteen species, including herons, bitterns, ibises, storks, egrets, and flamingos.
Introduces passerines, also known as perching birds, a special order of birds characterized particularly by their self-locking feet; includes descriptions of fourteen species and advice for observing them in nature.
Describes the physical characteristics and behavior of the order of birds that includes eagles, vultures, kestrels, falcons, condors, caracaras, and secretary birds.