The Illuminated Book of Birds

The Illuminated Book of Birds by Robin Crofut-Brittingham, published by Timber Press, Incorporated on October 21, 2025, is a visually stunning exploration of avian life. This edition features 220 pages filled with large-scale fine art paintings that showcase nearly 400 birds from various regions, including Latin America, Africa, Asia, Oceania, North America, and Europe. The book combines exquisite artwork with entertaining facts about birds, offering readers a unique perspective on their habits and cultural significance.
Readers will find a diverse collection of birds, including flightless, unusual, and extinct species, organized by geography and family. Each bird is individually featured, providing curious and fun facts that cater to both new and seasoned birders. This book serves as an elegant gift for bird lovers and a delightful resource for those interested in nature, ecology, and birdwatching.
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An elegant gift for bird lovers, this book showcases an award-winning painter’s world class art, combined with entertaining facts about birds from all over the world.
The Illuminated Book of Birds is a stunning, one-of-a-kind celebration of the birds of the world by award-winning painter Robin Crofut-Brittingham. It includes large-scale fine art paintings of the birds in Latin America, Africa, Asia, Oceania, North America, and Europe, along with flightless birds, unusual birds, and extinct birds. It looks at birds together, grouping them by geography and families, and delights in uncovering their habits and cultural and mythological significance.
Every bird is individually featured, with curious and fun facts that will delight new and seasoned birders. In total, readers meet nearly 400 hand painted birds and experience a global birding adventure from the comfort of home.
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