Stuff Every Bird Lover Should Know

About this book

Bird-brained: It’s not just an insult anymore. These tiny dinosaurs have captured the human imagination since the dawn of time, and this illustrated, accessible guide covers everything from bird anatomy and behaviour to migration patterns and bird-watching tips. Experts and bird beginners alike will learn about:

- How dinosaurs became birds
- Bird behaviour: migration, murmuration, and mobbing
- Birder lingo 101
- How to identify backyard birds (with a focus on US birds)
- Birds in history and folklore

With handy diagrams, helpful tips, and fun trivia, this handbook is the perfect companion for anyone looking to get a bird’s-eye view of our avian allies, whether in the great outdoors or at their window feeder.

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Biography

Alice Sun is a science journalist whose work has appeared in Scientific American, National Geographic, Nautilus, Science, Audubon, Live Science, and Inverse, among other outlets. She holds a bachelor's degree in environmental biology and a master's in science, health and environmental reporting from New York University. She is also the author of Birds: An Illustrated Field Guide (Cider Mill Press, 2022).