What It's Like to Be a Bird
From Flying to Nesting, Eating to Singing--What Birds Are Doing, and Why
By David Allen Sibley | Publisher: Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
About the book
The bird book for birders and nonbirders alike that will excite and inspire by providing a new and deeper understanding of what common, mostly backyard, birds are doing—and why: \"Can birds smell?\"; \"Is this the same cardinal that was at my feeder last year?\"; \"Do robins 'hear' worms?\"
\"The book's beauty mirrors the beauty of birds it describes so marvelously.\" —NPR
In What It's Like to Be a Bird, David Sibley answers the most frequently asked questions about the birds we see most often. This special, large-format volume is geared as much to nonbirders as it is to the out-and-out obsessed, covering more than two hundred species and including more than 330 new illustrations by the author. While its focus is on familiar backyard birds—blue jays, nuthatches, chickadees—it also examines certain species that can be fairly easily observed, such as the seashore-dwelling Atlantic puffin.
David Sibley's exacting artwork and wide-ranging expertise bring observed behaviors vividly to life. (For most species, the primary illustration is reproduced life-sized.) And while the text is aimed at adults—including fascinating new scientific research on the myriad ways birds have adapted to environmental changes—it is nontechnical, making it the perfect occasion for parents and grandparents to share their love of birds with young children, who will delight in the big, full-color illustrations of birds in action.
Unlike any other book he has written, What It's Like to Be a Bird is poised to bring a whole new audience to David Sibley's world of birds.
Editions of What It's Like to Be a Bird
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780307957894
- EBook
- ISBN 9780525520290
Read an Excerpt
The bird book for birders and nonbirders alike that will excite and inspire by providing a new and deeper understanding of what common, mostly backyard, birds are doing—and why: \"Can birds smell?\"; \"Is this the same cardinal that was at my feeder last year?\"; \"Do robins 'hear' worms?\"
\"The book's beauty mirrors the beauty of birds it describes so marvelously.\" —NPR
In What It's Like to Be a Bird, David Sibley answers the most frequently asked questions about the birds we see most often. This special, large-format volume is geared as much to nonbirders as it is to the out-and-out obsessed, covering more than two hundred species and including more than 330 new illustrations by the author. While its focus is on familiar backyard birds—blue jays, nuthatches, chickadees—it also examines certain species that can be fairly easily observed, such as the seashore-dwelling Atlantic puffin.
David Sibley's exacting artwork and wide-ranging expertise bring observed behaviors vividly to life. (For most species, the primary illustration is reproduced life-sized.) And while the text is aimed at adults—including fascinating new scientific research on the myriad ways birds have adapted to environmental changes—it is nontechnical, making it the perfect occasion for parents and grandparents to share their love of birds with young children, who will delight in the big, full-color illustrations of birds in action.
Unlike any other book he has written, What It's Like to Be a Bird is poised to bring a whole new audience to David Sibley's world of birds.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is What It's Like to Be a Bird about?
The bird book for birders and nonbirders alike that will excite and inspire by providing a new and deeper understanding of what common, mostly backyard, birds are doing—and why: \"Can birds smell?\"; \"Is this the same cardinal that was at my feeder last year?\"; \"Do robins 'hear' worms?\"
\"The book's beauty mirrors the beauty of birds it describes so marvelously.\" —NPR
In What It's Like to Be a Bird, David Sibley answers the most frequently asked questions about the birds we see most often. This special, large-format volume is geared as much to nonbirders as it is to the out-and-out obsessed, covering more than two hundred species and including more than 330 new illustrations by the author. While its focus is on familiar backyard birds—blue jays, nuthatches, chickadees—it also examines certain species that can be fairly easily observed, such as the seashore-dwelling Atlantic puffin.
David Sibley's exacting artwork and wide-ranging expertise bring observed behaviors vividly to life. (For most species, the primary illustration is reproduced life-sized.) And while the text is aimed at adults—including fascinating new scientific research on the myriad ways birds have adapted to environmental changes—it is nontechnical, making it the perfect occasion for parents and grandparents to share their love of birds with young children, who will delight in the big, full-color illustrations of birds in action.
Unlike any other book he has written, What It's Like to Be a Bird is poised to bring a whole new audience to David Sibley's world of birds.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in What It's Like to Be a Bird?
Lifestyle, Hobbies and Leisure > Nature and the natural world: general interest > Wildlife: general interest > Wildlife: birds and birdwatching: general interest
Where can I read a sample of What It's Like to Be a Bird?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780307957894
Is What It's Like to Be a Bird part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Sibley Guides
Who is/are the Author/s of the book What It's Like to Be a Bird?
David Allen Sibley
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
What It's Like to Be a Bird is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780307957894) and ebook(ISBN 9780525520290)
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