Handbook of the Birds of the World, Vol. 5: Barn Owls to Hummingbirds

Synopsis of Handbook of the Birds of the World, Vol. 5: Barn Owls to Hummingbirds

The 'Handbook of the Birds of the World, Vol. 5: Barn Owls to Hummingbirds' is a comprehensive work that explores in detail the bird families Strigiformes (owls), Caprimulgiformes (nightjars), and Apodiformes (swifts and hummingbirds). This volume offers detailed information on the systematics, morphology, habits, feeding, breeding, movements, relationship with man, and conservation status of these birds. It includes high-quality color illustrations, photographs, and distribution maps, providing a complete reference for ornithologists and bird enthusiasts.