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The books are listed by publication date with the most recent at the top.

Avian Anatomy: Textbook and Colour Atlas

Horst Erich König, Rüdiger Korbel, Hans-Georg Liebich

2nd edition

2017

"Bringing together annotated images and anatomical descriptions, Avian Anatomy book is a unique combination of a practical, clinically oriented textbook and pictorial atlas of avian anatomy. Containing very high quality photographs, including histological and radiographic images and schematic diagrams, this edition focuses on ornamental birds and poultry. Among the various species examined are chickens, ducks and geese, as well as budgerigars, psitaccines and many others. In addition, wild bird species such as the common buzzard and falcon are taken into account and raptors are featured in a dedicated new chapter. Translated from Anatomie der Vögel, first published by Schattauer, Avian Anatomy is an ideal book for veterinary practitioners and students."

Bird Anatomy for Artists

Natalia Balo

BFineArt

2013

"This informative textbook for bird artists is a comprehensive survey of the complete bird from head to tail. The book is full of masterly illustrations that are clear and easy to understand, including black and white working drawings, examples of the artist's field studies and exquisite colour illustrations. The examples are mostly of Australian birds. Every part of the bird's body is outlined in detail with informative text and helpful drawing instructions."

The Unfeathered Bird

Katrina van Grouw

2012

"There is more to a bird than simply feathers. And just because birds evolved from a single flying ancestor doesn't mean they are structurally all the same. With over 300 stunning drawings depicting 200 species,The Unfeathered Bird is a richly illustrated book on bird anatomy that offers refreshingly original insights into what goes on beneath the feathered surface. Each exquisite drawing is made from an actual specimen and reproduced in sumptuous large format. The birds are shown in lifelike positions and engaged in behavior typical of the species: an underwater view of the skeleton of a swimming loon, the musculature of a porpoising penguin, and an unfeathered sparrowhawk plucking its prey. Jargon-free and easily accessible to any reader, the lively text relates birds' anatomy to their lifestyle and evolution, examining such questions as why penguins are bigger than auks, whether harrier hawks really have double-jointed legs, and the difference between wing claws and wing spurs. A landmark in popular bird books,The Unfeathered Bird is a must for anyone who appreciates birds or bird art."

Radiology of Birds: An Atlas of Normal Anatomy and Positioning

Sam Silverman and Lisa A Tell

2007

"Hundreds of high-quality images clearly demonstrate normal avian anatomic and radiographic features in a wide variety of species so that you can recognize abnormal features. This book includes detailed directions for patient positioning along with radiographic exposure guidelines, ensuring that you obtain the highest quality diagnostic images."

The Inner Bird: Anatomy and Evolution

Gary W. Kaiser

2007

"The Inner Bird introduces readers to the avian skeleton, then moves beyond anatomy to discuss the relationships between birds and dinosaurs and other early ancestors. Gary Kaiser examines the challenges scientists face in understanding avian evolution - even recent advances in biomolecular genetics have failed to provide a clear evolutionary story. Using examples from recently discovered fossils of birds and near-birds, Kaiser describes an avian history based on the gradual abandonment of dinosaur-like characteristics, and the related acquisition of avian characteristics such as sophisticated flight techniques and the production of large eggs. Such developments have enabled modern birds to invade the oceans and to exploit habitats that excluded dinosaurs for millions of years.While ornithology is a complex discipline that draws on many fields, it is nevertheless burdened with obsolete assumptions and archaic terminology. The Inner Bird offers modern interpretations for some of those ideas and links them to more current research. It should help anyone interested in birds to bridge the gap between long-dead fossils and the challenges faced by living species."

Manual of Ornithology: Avian Structure and Function

Noble S. Proctor and Patrick J. Lynch

1998

"This book - a visual guide to the structure and anatomy of birds - is one of the most heavily illustrated ornithology references ever written. A concise atlas of anatomy, it contains more than 200 specially prepared accurate and clear drawings that include material never illustrated before. The text is as informative as the drawings; written at a level appropriate to undergraduate students and to bird lovers in general, it discusses why birds look and act the way they do. Designed to supplement a basic ornithology textbook, the "Manual of Ornithology" covers systematics and evolution, topography, feathers and flight, the skeleton and musculature, and the digestive, circulatory, respiratory, excretory, reproductive, sensory and nervous systems of birds, as well as field techniques for watching and studying birds. Each chapter concludes with a list of key references for the topic covered, with a comprehensive bibliography at the end of the volume."

Handbook of Avian Anatomy: Nomina Anatomica Avium

Editor: Julian J. Baumel

Nuttall Ornithological Club publication 23

1993

Form and Function in Birds, Volume 4

Editor: A.S. King and J. McLelland

1988

The final volume of a four volume series. This volume focuses on avian respiration.

Form and Function in Birds, Volume 3

Editor: A.S. King and J. McLelland

1985

The third volume of a four volume series. This volume focuses on mainly on avian sensory system.

Form and Function in Birds, Volume 2

Editor: A.S. King and J. McLelland

1981

The second of a four volume series. This volume includes chapters on the male genital organs, the cloaca, the phallus, the endocrine glands, the cardiovascular system, the lymphatic system, the cranial nerves, and the functional anatomy of the avian jaw apparatus

Form and Function in Birds, Volume 1

Editor: A.S. King and J. McLelland

1979

The first of a four volume series. This volume discusses avian morphology and includes sections on coelomic cavities, digestive system, urinary organs, female genital organs, blood cells, and the autonomic nervous system