Marvels of Creation: Breathtaking Birds

This spectacular book brings the world of feathered creatures alive in a unique and colorful way.

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Contents

• Arctic Tern

  The arctic tern inhabits the coastal waters, lakes, and marshlands of the northern parts of Europe, Asia, and North America.

• Bald Eagle

  

  Bald eagles can usually be sighted near rivers, lakes, or the ocean, perched in trees or atop bluffs.

• Atlantic Puffin

  The puffin, also known as the sea parrot, is a popular and easily recognized sea bird.

• Black Skimmer

  Skimmers are nicknamed scissorbills because of the design of their beak.

• Brown Pelican

  Pelicans are the largest of all the aquatic birds and are famous for the large pouch of skin hanging from their lower jaw.

• Common Loon

  The lonesome call of a loon has been likened to a yodel, laughter, or a cry. Once heard, you will never forget it.

• Cassowary

  This very shy bird is from the rain forests of New Guinea and Northern Australia.

• Canada Goose

  Seeing the famous “V” formation of the Canada goose is always a blessing to anyone who loves and appreciates nature.

• Common Raven

  The raven is the largest member of the crow family and also the largest songbird.

• Common Snipe

  How many of us have gone snipe hunting as children at dusk?

• Emperor Penguin

  

  The emperor penguin is one of the largest, and hardiest of the seabirds.

• Great Blue Heron

  Standing as an elegant sculpture, the great blue heron remains motionless in the shallow water.

• Greater Flamingo

  This strange-looking bird is known for its long neck, long legs, and pink color.

• Great Cormorant

  The great cormorant can be found worldwide.

• Hoatzin

  The hoatzin is a very colorful bird with a blue head, a tuft of feathers standing up on the head, and an orange iris in the eye.

• Osprey

  The osprey of North America, known as the fish hawk, is successful 90 percent of the time at making its catch.

• Pileated Woodpecker

  The pileated woodpecker is the largest woodpecker in North America.

• Ptarmigan

  

  The ptarmigan lives among rocks with little vegetation at an altitude of 2,000 feet (609.6 m) or more in severe habitat.

• Rainbow Lorikeet

  

  The rainbow lorikeet is a medium-sized parrot that lives in northern and eastern Australia.

• Roadrunner

  

  The roadrunner is the world’s fastest running-flying bird.

• Ruby-Throated Hummingbird

  

  In the sun, the feathers of the hummingbird flash a metallic green and the throat of the male sparkles a fiery red color.

• Secretary Bird

  

  The secretary bird can be found in the southern two-thirds of Africa in the open grasslands, plains, and savannahs.

• Sulfur-Crested Cockatoo

  

  This spectacular-looking parrot can be found in Australia and New Guinea.

• Turkey Vulture

  

  The turkey vulture, commonly called buzzard, is a blackish-colored bird with a reddish, featherless head.

• Wild Turkey

  

  The male turkey is larger than the female.

• Wood Duck

  

  One of the most beautiful ducks in the world is the wood duck.