The Birds of the Air

John Frost (1800 - 1859)

In this book, aimed at children, the author provides a brief profile of 35 different bird species. Strangely for a book titled The Birds of the Air, the first two birds featured are flightless birds: the ostrich and the cassowary. - Summary by Elsie Selwyn

Genre(s): Science

Language: English

Section Chapter Reader Time
Play 00 Introduction Elsie Selwyn
00:02:02
Play 01 The Ostrich, Cassowary, Dodo, Condor, and Vulture Elsie Selwyn
00:08:58
Play 02 The Golden Eagle, Osprey, Secretary Falcon, Kite, and Moor-Buzzard Elsie Selwyn
00:09:36
Play 03 The Sparrowhawk, Owl, Peacock, Guinea Fowl, and Bustard Elsie Selwyn
00:07:58
Play 04 The Wood-Grouse, Black Grouse, Partridge, Wood Pigeon, and Carrier Pigeon Elsie Selwyn
00:05:30
Play 05 The Great Crowned Pigeon, Parrot, Macaw, Hoopoe, and Bird of Paradise Elsie Selwyn
00:07:20
Play 06 The Toucan, Great Auk, Swan, Swan Goose, and Crowned Crane Elsie Selwyn
00:08:46
Play 07 The Bittern, Heron, Adjutant, Spoonbill, and Ruff Elsie Selwyn
00:06:09