Discover two hundred of the world's most spectacular birds inBird Songs from Around the World, the follow-up to the national best-sellerBird Songs: 250 North American Birds in Song. Drawing from the collection of the world-renowned Macaulay Library at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, this stunning book features a sleek, built-in digital audio player that showcases each bird's song, as well as illustrated portraits and brief descriptions emphasizing the exceptional vocalizations. From the brilliantly plumed Lilac-breasted Roller in Africa to the flamboyant North American Roseate Spoonbill to Asia's Red Avadavat,Bird Songs from Around the Worldcombines approachable information, beautiful art, and high-quality sound in a distinctive, elegant package.Listen here White Bellbird (South America) Spot-breasted Laughingthrush (Asia) Greater Potoo (North America)

For over 20 years, bird biologist and natural history writer Les Beletsky has conducted ecological research on birds, concentrating on their vocalizations. He divides his time between Seattle and Whidbey Island, Washington.