City Bird
Explore the Charming Metropolitan Melodies of Our Feathered Friends
by Angela Harrison Vinet; Janis Hatten Harrison
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Pub Date 3 Sep 2024 | Archive Date 25 Jul 2024
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Description
In the city, the lights are bright, the people move fast, and birds are everywhere! City Bird pairs scientific insight on the sounds and songs unique to birds inhabiting urban areas of North America and vibrant illustrations to help birders of all stripes identify their feathered neighbors with with a light-hearted narrative that reflects the personality and characteristics of city slickers around the world. As you explore, discover fun facts and jot down your thoughts and observations in the note-taking section.
There are plenty of places in the urban jungle to spot beautiful birds, from a park while on your lunch break to your own fire escape or balcony. Take a beat away from the hustle and bustle of city life to meet 50 City Birds, including:
- Any city-dweller's familiar sidewalk friend, the Rock Pigeon
- The House Sparrow, hopping down the street for their daily commute
- The Peregrine Falcon, nesting on a landmark building or bridge near you
- Mute Swans and Mallards, who spend their days paddling through urban waterways
The Birds illustrated collection delivers a playful yet informative insight on the sounds and songs unique to birds inhabiting different geographical regions. From rural farmlands to bustling city streets or the salty air of the shore, each book features beautiful portraits and a lighthearted narrative that reflects the personality and characteristics of birds native to each location. Also available from this collection: Country Bird.
Available Editions
| EDITION | Hardcover |
| ISBN | 9780760387672 |
| PRICE | US$12.99 (USD) |
| PAGES | 128 |
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Featured Reviews
Ande D, Reviewer
City Bird is a great introduction to birding in North America! I loved the style of the writing on this one. It was all very fun and each of the birds got beautiful illustrations and just-for-fun nicknames.
My husband and I recently put up a birdfeeder, and this was a very fun way to identify some of our feathered friends. I loved the map in the back that shows you where each of these birds could be found & the section for notetaking.
Thanks to NetGalley, Angela Harrison Vinet, and Quarto Publishing for the chance to read and review!
Carolyn f, Reviewer
Gorgeous little book with beautifully illustrated examples of birds found in North America. I really hope that a UK edition is published very soon!
Liana A, Reviewer
As a lover of birds I had to download this book. Even as an Australian I found the information interesting and useful for some birding adventures. The illustrations in the book are beautiful, featuring birds from North America.
This will be a book I can refer back to and read for enjoyment over and over, it is such an adorable book which perfectly depicts the cheeky nature of birds.
Thank you NetGalley and Quarto Publishing Group - Becker and Meyer for sending this book for review consideration. All opinions are my own.
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