I don't believe the person exists who would not be able to find something of interest in this wonderful book. Jim Robbins shares his fascination with all things ornithological with such enthusiasm that it is impossible not to be won over. Whether it be for their intrinsic value or their value to us, their beauty or their brains, our appreciation of birds is centuries old. As descendants of the dinosaurs, birds provide us with a window into the past. They literally help to feed and cloth us, and the discovery of their brains’ plasticity is contributing to the field of human neuroscience. Humans have coveted their colours, their coats, their method of transport and their voices. Step by step Robbins takes us through a variety of species and traits that will fascinate and endear.
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