THE PRIVATE LIVES OF PUBLIC BIRDS: Learning to Listen to the Birds Where We Live

This work unveils the traits, quirks, histories, and legends of 15 oft-sighted birds. Each essay illuminates the life of a single species, from the red-tailed hawk to the California scrub-jay, revealing how each bird relates to humans and supports our shared ecosystems. Gedney helps us not only identify bird songs and calls but also understands what they are saying. Illus.