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Umbrellabird is very unhappy. The other birds tease him about his unusual feathers. But one day, the birds see just how useful an umbrella can be.

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At first sight, you might mistake the Long Wattled Umbrellabird for a crow. Come to think of it, the Long-Wattled Umbrellabird is almost the same size as a crow. Since it's black, it is also the same color as a crow. That's where their similarities end because they're so much different from each other. The Long-Wattled Umbrellabird, as a whole, doesn't look like an umbrella. Only its wattle part can be compared to a long folded umbrella - although it looks more like a long pine cone when inflated. The wattle can inflate and deflate. The wattle is the folded skin hanging from the neck of the bird. Compared to the typical birds that you see in your garden, Long-Wattled Umbrellabirds are big. They can measure about 20 inches in length, so that's about the size of a human baby. Excited to learn more about the Long-Wattled Umbrellabird? Get a copy of this book and discover more fascinating information about this animal.

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Twenty-nine bird species are spotlighted in this carefully rendered collection, where bluebirds frame the letter "B," an ibis stands as high as the letter "I," a curious umbrella bird perches on the letter "U," and an "S" curves around the bodies of three mute swans. Additional varieties include: American Avocet Cardinal Duck (Mallard) Egret Goldfinch Painted Bunting Quetzal Toucan Warbler Xenops . . . and the multi-striped Zebra Finch. As a bonus, a lovely two-page spread features a quartet of winged creatures perched on the branches of a flowering tree. Identifying captions accompany each delightful drawing.

Animals represent each letter of the alphabet, from alligators to zebras.

Ready to go birding? Quick! Can you think of a bird whose name begins with X? Jerry Pallotta found one, and also birds for Q and Z and all the other letters of the alphabet. But this isn't a simple "A is for Atlantic Puffin" kind of alphabet book. Find out where these birds live, how they survive, and the unique qualities that make them interesting. Full of facts and fun, this book is sure to intrigue children with its array of feathered friends, from the familiar to the exotic. Take a brilliant tour of the bird world.