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The most important book about European birds in this century

10,000 Birds

E.g., based on so much in-city data, the software recognized towns and villages as the primary habitat for the Great Spotted Woodpecker , supposedly far more common in urban areas than in forests. This book has an imposing presence on every desk: a 24 × 31 cm / 9.4 The consequences were amusing.

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Penguins: The Ultimate Guide — A Review by a Penguin Groupie

10,000 Birds

They are software mascots, cartoon characters, animated film dancers, children’s book heroes, zoo celebrities, and documentary film stars. As much as you think you know about penguins, there’s a lot more to learn and wonder at, and it’s all in this book, Penguins: The Ultimate Guide by Tui De Roy, Mark Jones and Julie Cornthwaite.

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