"This fascinating series takes a very simple look at animal classifications, with each book focussing on a different group of animal. This book is about birds: what they do, how they behave, and how these characteristics are different from other groups of animals. Beautifully illustrated with colorful photographs, the book shows many examples of different types of birds in their natural environment."-- Provided by publisher.

Meet the birds -- Body shape -- Birds of prey -- How birds fly -- Champion fliers -- Not all birds fly! -- Feathers -- Beaks -- Eggs and nests -- Looking after chicks -- Water birds -- Amazing bird!.