The Love Lives of Birds

The Love Lives of Birds
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Publisher : Storey Publishing, LLC
Total Pages : 153
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ISBN-10 : 9781635862751
ISBN-13 : 1635862752
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Book Synopsis The Love Lives of Birds by : Laura Erickson

Download or read book The Love Lives of Birds written by Laura Erickson and published by Storey Publishing, LLC. This book was released on 2020-10-27 with total page 153 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the lifelong devotion of the American crow to the dalliances of the eastern bluebird, from the bald eagle’s dazzling aerial display to the male ruby-throated hummingbird’s reputation as a “deadbeat dad” — courtship, mating, and parenting differ dramatically among birds. Ornithologist and author Laura Erickson takes readers on a romance-fueled romp through the love lives of 35 species, exploring the diversity of avian approaches to pairing up. Each species spotlight pairs Erickson’s remarkable depth of scientific knowledge with her talent for drawing humorous and insightful parallels between human and bird. The result is a riveting read for bird-watchers and nature lovers alike.


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