For lovers of birds and trivia, this captivating book features a wealth of fascinating facts, figures, and folklore about our feathered friends. It�s beautifully illustrated throughout with colorful artworks and photographs.� Over 400 nuggets of information drawn from nature, science, history, and mythology are sure to astound, amuse, and entertain� Find the answers to these burning questions: How light is a feather? Are owls really wise? Why do birds migrate? How do they know where to go?� Be amazed by the weird world of these winged wonders, from the largest ever recorded egg�15 times larger than an ostrich egg�to the world�s strangest bird, which has claws on its wings� Includes practical advice such as how to attract birds to your garden and how to teach a parrot to talk, and encourages a new appreciation of these awesome creatures of the air