From the lifelong devotion of the American crow to the dalliances of the
eastern bluebird, from the bald eagle's dazzling aerial display to the
male ruby-throated hummingbird's reputation as a "deadbeat dad" --
courtship, mating, and parenting differ dramatically among birds.
Ornithologist and author Laura Erickson takes readers on a
romance-fueled romp through the love lives of 35 species, exploring the
diversity of avian approaches to pairing up. Each species spotlight
pairs Erickson's remarkable depth of scientific knowledge with her
talent for drawing humorous and insightful parallels between human and
bird. The result is a riveting read for bird-watchers and nature lovers
alike.