The Complete Language of Birds: A Definitive and Illustrated History in Bloomington, MN

Expand your bird knowledge with this gorgeous encyclopedia of nearly 400 bird species around the world, unique for its inclusion of both their physical and mythological characteristics.
If you’re a nature lover who thrives on bird videos and photography, go beyond the scope of standard field guides with this comprehensive reference. Each entry of
The Complete Language of Birds
provides not only the bird’s name and
physical qualities
, but also its
history
,
symbolic meanings
, and
hidden properties from mythology, legends, and folklore
.
Within the pages of this colorful volume, you’ll find:
Beautiful illustrations and descriptions of common and unusual birds
Notes on the surprising properties and powers of birds
Discussions of the symbolism and mythological significance of each bird species
Dive into an unusual dimension of historical and arcane knowledge with the study of birds. A collection of fun and interesting facts about birds gathered from science and culture, the
stunning illustrations
and
lively descriptions
make this an engaging guide you’ll return to again and again.
Elegantly designed and beautifully illustrated, the
Complete Illustrated Encyclopedia series
offers comprehensive, display-worthy references on a range of intriguing topics, including dream interpretation, techniques for harnessing the power of dreams, flower meanings, and the stories behind signs and symbols.
Also available in the series:
Complete Book of Dreams
Complete Language of Flowers
Complete Language of Herbs
Signs & Symbols of the World
Complete Guide to Astrological Self-Care
Complete Language of Food