The Starling

The Starling
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Publisher : Random House
Total Pages : 188
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ISBN-10 : 9781529926408
ISBN-13 : 1529926408
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Book Synopsis The Starling by : Stephen Moss

Download or read book The Starling written by Stephen Moss and published by Random House. This book was released on 2024-10-03 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ‘Stephen Moss delights once more - lyrical and informative by turns, he conjures - with breathless eloquence - another feathered beauty of our skies.’ Benedict Allen Discover the fascinating lives of some of the most brilliant musical minds and master choreographers in the avian world. Even with its beautiful iridescent plumage and magical gift to mimic both human and natural sounds, this common garden bird can often be overlooked. But as they come together in their thousands to display their unique ability to perform dazzling aerial manoeuvres known as murmurations, starlings are nothing short of breathtaking. This is the captivating story of how starlings have shaped our world, from influencing agriculture and inspiring musicians such as Mozart and writers such as Shakespeare, to their impact as an invasive species in North America, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand. With beautiful illustrations throughout, and an expert guide to the most magnificent murmurations in the UK, this eye-opening biography reveals the hidden secrets of one of our most talented and luminous birds.


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