In grand DK style, Birds: The Definitive Visual Guide unfolds a breathtaking panorama of winged and feathered things. This large-format 500-plus-page book profiles more than 1,500 species from every region of the world. In addition to more than 3,500 photographs, the pictorial contains 2,000 maps and other illustrations. An authoritative text provides taxonomic details, notes on bird behavior, and information on birdwatching locales. An audio CD of bird songs and calls supplements this professional-quality package.