The representation of birds through drawing or painting is an activity that has two interesting versions: on the one hand, the collection of details, the result of the observation of their habits and movements, which is aimed at scientific study; and on the other hand, an artistic aspect that is increasingly appreciated by lovers of these colourful animals.

This book offers the basic knowledge necessary to approach the graphic representation of birds from the point of view of their anatomy and habits.

It explains the different shapes of wings, beaks and legs, and gives examples of the different types of plumage and their colouring, all in a state of rest or in full flight, accompanied by a very precise description of the characteristic shapes of each family of birds. Advice is also given on how to move and work in the field in order not to lose detail and how to incorporate all the data into the subsequent work in the study in order to obtain a reliable representation.

We would like to emphasise that all the documentation and illustration work has been carried out by one of the great specialists in the field, with the collaboration of other eminent artists of international renown.

Publisher: Parramón