The Love Lives of Birds: Courting and Mating Rituals

by Erickson, Laura
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ISBN: 9781635862751
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From the dark winter duets of the great horned owl to the delicate berry exchanges of cedar waxwings, from the male ruby-throated hummingbird's reputation as a "deadbeat dad" to the lifelong devotion of the American crow, courtship, mating, and parenting differ dramatically among bird species. In this book, ornithologist and author Laura Erickson offers a fun and fascinating look at the most private corner of birds' existence -- their romantic lives. Through 35 profiles, each featuring beautifully illustrated portraits of individual species, Erickson reveals the remarkable diversity of birds' mating habits as well as their different styles of parenting their young and varying levels of commitment to their partners. Connecting birds' habits to those of their human voyeurs -- such as the Jane Austen-like social stratification of the black-capped chickadee's courtship or the Bradley Cooper-Lady Gaga-esque chemistry-filled duets of the northern cardinal -- deepens the distinctiveness of each species' character, while Erickson's depth of knowledge delivers rich scientific insight and observations. Bird Love Lives is a romance-fueled romp that will captivate birdwatchers and nature lovers of all stripes.
  • Format: Hardcover
  • Author: Erickson, Laura
  • ISBN: 9781635862751
  • Condition: Used
  • Dimensions: 8.10 x 0.70
  • Number Of Pages: 152
  • Publication Year: 2020

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