Bird's senses

Bird Sense: What It's Like to Be a Bird

2012 Guardian "Best Nature Book"
2012 Independent Best Nature Book
2012 British Trust for Ornithology's "Best Bird Book"
What is it like to be a bird? In this book, Burkhead explores the diverse senses of birds. How do owls fly at night? How do flamingos sense a rainstorm thousands of miles away? Shorebirds migrate thousands of kilometers in a row, swifts rest in mid-flight, kiwis sniff out earthworms in the dirt—drawing on decades of research in avian behavior, physiology, and anatomy, this book takes us deep into the sensory world of birds, exploring the secrets of these flying (and perhaps flightless) spirits.

2017-01-01

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