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The Bird: A Natural History of Who Birds Are, Where They Came From, and How They Live
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Author
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Colin Tudge.
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Publisher
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Crown
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hardcover
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9.5
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6.5
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1.25
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ISBN
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9780307342041
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Pages/Publication Date
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462/2008
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Daedalus Item Code
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13697
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In this fascinating exploration of the avian class, Colin Tudge considers the creatures of the air. From their evolutionary roots to their flying, feeding, fighting, mating, nesting, and communicating, Tudge provocatively ponders what birds actually do, as well as why they do it and how. Observing the complex strategy that comes into play with everything from migration and social interaction to the timing of reproduction, Tudge explains how birds are uniquely equipped biologically to succeed and survive. And he offers an impassioned plea for humans to learn to coexist with birds without continuing to endanger their survival. "In the book's final section ... the gloves are off, and he produces a masterful critique of politicians and economists, making an excellent (but probably doomed) case against the geopolitical status quo and its tragic effect on the world's birds. This is a powerful, thoughtful piece of writing, which transforms an entertaining romp through avian biology into a compelling tract for our times."—Guardian (London)
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