A Year of Tropical Birdsong 52 Stories of Tropical Songbirds

About this book

From the incredible screech of the macaw, which shows amazing intelligence, to the imitations of humans of the mynah bird and the humming sounds of the hummingbird, this is a beautiful collection of stories about one of nature's wonders: tropical birds. Bird expert and writer Dominic Couzens invites you to enjoy not only their birdsongs but also their amazing feats and colourful displays. With stunning illustrations from award-winning Madeleine Floyd and QR codes to listen to their songs as you read, you can immerse yourself in a tropical wonderland.

A natural wonder that has captivated and fascinated generations, tropical birdsong is unique. This book offers the perfect tonic whether you are an avid birdwatcher or just want to understand the songs of the most iconic birds in the world.

With 52 weekly stories, the book takes you through the calendar year of tropical life. Listen and read about jewel-like toucans, mating cries of the cock-of-the-rock bird of paradise, duet songs of sunbirds, the fascinating glossy starling oxpeckers who sit on the backs of elephants and the gorgeous songs of hornbills. The latest research and information about these bright lights of the bird world is captured here by one of the most respected but accessible writers on birds. It's like joining him on a field trip. Anyone with even a passing interest in the bird world, or even the natural world, will be captivated by the stories and sounds.

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Biography

Dominic Couzens is a British birder, author and journalist specialising in avian and natural history subjects. He contributes regularly to Bird Watching and BBC Wildlife magazines; and is also a professional field trip guide. His books The Secret Lives of Garden Birds, Secret Lives of British Birds, and Secret Lives of Garden Wildlife all received praise, with the former selected by The Guardian as one of the best wildlife books of 2004, an accolade also received by Secret Lives of British Birds, and the latter picked as one of the best new nature books of Spring 2008 by The Times. He is also the author of A Bird a Day.

Madeleine Floyd is one of Britain's best-loved artists. She works from her studio in London and is widely commissioned around the world. She paints, she draws, she writes and she illustrates. She produces hugely successful exhibitions, and writes and illustrates her own books. She has a particular passion for wildlife.