The Little Book of Birds ebok

Since 2018, the hobby of birdwatching has increased in popularity by 47 per cent - but you don't have to be a birdwatcher to be a bird lover. Around the world, millions of people delight in the sight and song of these extraordinary creatures, while artists, writers, musicians and naturalists have long been inspired by their beauty, grace and remarkable lives.

Packed with fascinating facts, colourful snippets and memorable quotations, The Little Book of Birds celebrates that enduring relationship. Meet nightingales, flamingos, ravens and swifts, and discover spectacular feats of migration and astonishing examples of avian intelligence. Explore birds in myth, literature and popular culture and learn how they have captured the human imagination, becoming powerful symbols of freedom, hope, wisdom and joy. Along the way, enjoy reflections and observations from great thinkers, writers and bird lovers through the ages.

Blending wit, wisdom and wonder, this charming book will inspire you to get outside, reconnect with nature and listen to the birds. It's a treasure trove of enchanting quotes, fascinating stories and surprising discoveries - and a timely reminder that, as many bird populations decline, protecting them for future generations has never been more important.

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"Everyone likes birds. What wild creature is more accessible to our eyes and ears, as close to us and everyone in the world, as universal as the bird?" - David Attenborough

The world's smallest bird is the Bee Hummingbird, found only in Cuba. This tiny creature is a mere 5.5cm (2.2in) long and weighs just 1.9 grams (0.07oz) - about the size of a large bee. Despite its miniature proportions, it's a powerful flier, hovering effortlessly above flowers as it feeds on their nectar.