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How Birds Fly

How Birds Fly The Science & Art of Avian Flight

Hardback (17 Jun 2025)

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Publisher's Synopsis

Bird flight is a mesmerizing spectacle, yet its intricacies remains largely shrouded in mystery for most. Even after over a century of study, certain aspects of bird flight continue to baffle the public and ornithologists alike.

Peter Cavanagh, a dedicated bird photographer, pilot and expert in the fields of biomechanics and anatomy, has dedicated a decade to crafting this remarkable book, How Birds Fly. Through awe-inspiring photography and conversational prose, Peter unveils the complex evolutions and physics of bird flight, making it accessible to bird lovers of all levels.

About the Publisher

Firefly Books

Book information

ISBN: 9780228104865
Publisher: Firefly Books
Imprint: Firefly Books
Pub date:
DEWEY: 598.157
DEWEY edition: 23
Language: English
Sales rank: 3045
Number of pages: 336
Weight: 1768g
Height: 240mm
Width: 286mm
Spine width: 30mm