New York Times Book of Birds

For more than twenty years, readers of The New York Times have turned to the Science Times section as one of the few national forums for high-quality science writing for the layman. Its features, written by award-winning journalists, deliver cutting-edge information and lucid analysis.The New York Times Book of Birds brings together the best articles on bird behavior and biology from the Science Times, offering fascinating information on such diverse subjects as bird intelligence, evolution, migration, genetics, and conversation. From crows' astonishing tool-making abilities to siblicide among cattle egrets to the return of the peregrine falcon, this collection, updated with the latest findings, conveys the richness and scope of present-day ornithology. (7 x 9 1/4, 312 pages, illustrations)Wade, Nicholas is the author of 'New York Times Book of Birds', published 2001 under ISBN 9781585742639 and ISBN 1585742635.