Book description
Argues that birds make and use their own tools, recognize abstract concepts, create complex musical compositions, and more
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1 author picked The Human Nature of Birds as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
Yes, it’s a bit dated, but it was a bold, pioneering book for its day. Barber doesn’t shrink from describing birds as they are: intelligent, flexible, emotional animals with lives and personalities.
From Jonathan's list on understanding birds.
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