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In this book, aimed at children, the author provides a brief profile of 35 different bird species. Strangely for a book titled The Birds of the Air, the first two birds featured are flightless birds: the ostrich and the cassowary. - Summary by Elsie Selwyn
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Chapters
- Chapter 1
Introduction
02:02 - Chapter 2
The Ostrich, Cassowary, Dodo, Condor, and Vulture
08:58 - Chapter 3
The Golden Eagle, Osprey, Secretary Falcon, Kite, and Moor-Buzzard
09:36 - Chapter 4
The Sparrowhawk, Owl, Peacock, Guinea Fowl, and Bustard
07:58 - Chapter 5
The Wood-Grouse, Black Grouse, Partridge, Wood Pigeon, and Carrier Pigeon
05:30 - Chapter 6
The Great Crowned Pigeon, Parrot, Macaw, Hoopoe, and Bird of Paradise
07:20 - Chapter 7
The Toucan, Great Auk, Swan, Swan Goose, and Crowned Crane
08:46 - Chapter 8
The Bittern, Heron, Adjutant, Spoonbill, and Ruff
06:09