Beautiful Birds, by Edmund Selous (1857 - 1934). Part 1.

05/04/2023 1h 28min

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Episode Synopsis

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! All 12 chapters:Why Beautiful Birds are KilledBirds of ParadiseThe Great Bird of ParadiseThe Red Bird of ParadiseThe Lesser, Black, Blue, and Golden Birds of ParadiseAbout all Birds of Paradise, and some ExplanationsAbout Humming-Birds, and some more ExplanationsSome very Bright Humming-BirdsHermit Humming-Birds and Two Other OnesThe Cock-of-the-Rock and the Lyre-BirdThe Resplendent Trogon and the Argus PheasantWhite Egrets, 'Ospreys', and Ostrich-Feathers