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How to Read a Bird: A Smart Guide to What Birds Do and Why

How to Read a Bird: A Smart Guide to What Birds Do and Why

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Birds are intelligent, sociable creatures that exhibit a wide array of behaviors, from mobbing and mimicking to mating and joint nesting. How To Read a Bird presents engaging vignettes about the private lives of birds, explained in an evolutionary context, and explores the increasing focus on how individual birds differ in personality and how big data and citizen scientists are helping to add to what we know about them.

Format: Paperback / softback
Publication date: 16 June 2022
Publisher: The History Press Ltd


Birds, remarkable creatures, possess a remarkable intelligence and sociability that manifests in a diverse range of behaviors. From the intricate social dynamics of mobbing and mimicry to the intricate processes of mating and joint nesting, birds exhibit a remarkable adaptability and complexity.

But why do birds behave the way they do? Exploring this question is at the heart of How To Read a Bird, a captivating book that delves into the private lives of birds, offering insightful vignettes explained in an evolutionary context. Through captivating examples from various bird species across the globe, this book sheds light on the fascinating actions of birds.

Richly illustrated, this book showcases the growing emphasis on understanding how individual birds differ in personality. It also explores how big data and citizen scientists are contributing to our growing knowledge of these remarkable creatures. By unraveling the secrets of bird behavior, How To Read a Bird provides a deeper understanding of the natural world and the intricate interplay between species.

Whether you are an avid bird watcher or simply curious about the wonders of the animal kingdom, this book is a must-read for anyone seeking to explore the fascinating world of birds. So, grab your binoculars, join us on a journey into the private lives of these remarkable creatures, and discover the secrets behind their behavior.


Dimension: 228 x 160 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780750999977
Edition number: 2 ed

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