Stuff Every Bird Lover Should Know - (Stuff You Should Know) by Alice Sun (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

This pocket-sized guide is the perfect gift for birdwatchers, bird owners, and anyone fascinated by our feathered friends

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 it all--from bird anatomy and behavior to migration patterns and bird-watching tips. Experts and bird beginners alike will learn about:

• How dinosaurs became birds
  
• Bird behavior: migration, murmuration, and mobbing
  
• Birder lingo 101
  
• How to identify backyard birds
  
• Decoding birdsong & "talking" birds
  
• How we domesticated birds
  

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

About the Author

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 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).