Reviews of “The Wisdom of Birds”
 The Wisdom of Birds“Like its title, Birkhead’s book is full of surprises, and if the title engages a wider reading audience than just devoted birders, then so much the better. For those of us who see birds as more than just checks on a list, I recommend this book as a great addition to any birder’s library. It contains insights galore, and a compelling explanation of how we have arrived at our current understanding of the lives of birds and the connections among their behavior, taxonomy, and their evolution.” British Columbia Birds, Sep 1, 2009 Read more about The Wisdom of Birds >> |
The Wisdom of Birds“The Wisdom of Birds is as complete a volume as you would ever wish to discover about the world of birds. Tim Birkhead… knows everything about our winged friends, and it shows throughout this illuminating book. With hundreds of anecdotes and information about birds and superstition, you won’t regret finding out what makes birds so beautiful a sight to behold, and even more inspiring to hear them in full song.” Shelf Life, Dec 12, 2008 Read more about The Wisdom of Birds >> |
The Wisdom of Birds“Impeccably researched and well documented, with numerous endnotes, The Wisdom of Birds tells the story of bird watching, from superstition to highly technical work now done on bird genomes. …The prose is clear and readable, punctuated with quotations both breezy and serious, and numerous vivid colour illustrations, mostly from 18th and 19th century bird guides, add to the liveliness.” Globe and Mail, Oct 18, 2008 Read more about The Wisdom of Birds >> |
The Wisdom of Birds“Tim Birkhead’s The Wisdom of Birds: An Illustrated History of Ornithology, spectacularly adorned with photos and historical paintings, reveals everything there is to know about the study of birds.” Maisonneuve, Sep 30, 2008 Read more about The Wisdom of Birds >> |