What Makes a Bird?: An Illustrated Guide to the Bird World by Nadeem Perera

All birds have wings (whether or not they can fly) and all birds have beaks, feathers and two legs. But what else makes a bird?

Soar into the amazing world of birds! Follow the flock through rainforest canopies and between skyscrapers in the city, discover many different bird species and find out what makes each of them special.

With birding tips from TV presenter and activist Nadeem Perera, it’s time to learn exactly What Makes a Bird…

A beautifully illustrated and informative book about the many different bird species found in Australia and around the world that includes fact files on all things beaks, feathers, migration and nesting, perfect for the young birder.

Perfect for the budding natural scientist including:
– Bite-sized facts
– Illustrations on every page in glorious full-colour
– Beautiful birds from Australia, NZ and around the world
– An easy-to-follow guide on how to identify a bird and how to make a bird log

A beautifully illustrated introduction to the world of birds – from emus to eagles and everything in between – that’s perfect for the budding and passionate young birder.

About the Author: Nadeem Perera is a wildlife TV presenter, author, activist and co-founder of the birdwatching collective Flock Together. Nadeem’s love of nature expressed itself at an early age when it helped him to overcome mental roadblocks and trauma. Since then, his expert knowledge of birds and other wildlife has seen him rise to prominence in a predominantly white, middle-class space. In 2020, together with Creative Director Ollie Olanipekun, he co-founded Flock Together, which encourages people of colour to get out and enjoy nature, support each other and look after their mental health.

Montse Galbany started drawing as soon as she could hold a pencil, and has never stopped since then. She is an illustrator and graphic designer living in Granollers, a city close to Barcelona. She studied graphic design at Elisava University and started editorial freelancing in 2017. Montse works digitally with shapes and vibrant colours to tell stories. Her illustrations are vivid and playful, reflecting her graphic design background and allowing her to create inspiring compositions.

28 Apr 2026
 

What Makes a Bird?: An Illustrated Guide to the Bird World by Nadeem Perera ISBN 9781761182891