The Thing with Feathers: The Surprising Lives of Birds and What They Reveal About Being Human

"[Strycker] thinks like a biologist but writes like a poet." — Wall Street Journal

An entertaining and profound look at the lives of birds, illuminating their surprising world—and deep connection with humanity.

Birds are highly intelligent animals, yet their intelligence is dramatically different from our own and has been little understood. As we learn more about the secrets of bird life, we are unlocking fascinating insights into memory, relationships, game theory, and the nature of intell...