Birds of the world: 365 days.

New York: Abrams, 2011.
Oblong format, dustwrapper, 744 pp. colour photographs.

Ornithologist and conservationist Philippe J. Dubois presents "a day in the life" of a different species of bird in each entry, describing the behaviour, habitat and migration of each one. The stunning images of birds in action, taken by some of the best avian photographers in the world, illustrate the text beautifully. The birds represented here are a truly global group, ranging across Europe, Asia, Africa and North and South America. Included in the book are passerines, waterfowl, raptors and everything in between. In addition to scientific information about each species that helps the reader identify its distinctive characteristics, Dubois gives insight into the bird's relationship with its human neighbours.