Edmund Selous

Beautiful Birds by Edmund Selous (1857 - 1934)

In this volume, Edmund Selous explains the beauty of birds to children. We meet some of the most beautiful birds in the world, and learn about their lives. We also learn what to do when our mothers decide to wear hats with stuffed birds on them! - Summary by Carolin

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Beautiful Birds by Edmund Selous (1857 - 1934)

White Egrets, 'Ospreys', and Ostrich-Feathers

The Resplendent Trogon and the Argus Pheasant

The Cock-of-the-Rock and the Lyre-Bird

Hermit Humming-Birds and Two Other Ones

Some very Bright Humming-Birds

About Humming-Birds, and some more Explanations

About all Birds of Paradise, and some Explanations

The Lesser, Black, Blue, and Golden Birds of Paradise

The Red Bird of Paradise

The Great Bird of Paradise

Beautiful Birds by Edmund Selous (1857 - 1934)

Episodes

White Egrets, 'Ospreys', and Ostrich-Feathers

The Resplendent Trogon and the Argus Pheasant

The Cock-of-the-Rock and the Lyre-Bird

Hermit Humming-Birds and Two Other Ones

Some very Bright Humming-Birds

About Humming-Birds, and some more Explanations

About all Birds of Paradise, and some Explanations

The Lesser, Black, Blue, and Golden Birds of Paradise

The Red Bird of Paradise

The Great Bird of Paradise