# The Book of Birds: The #1 Sunday Times bestseller from the authors of award-winning phenomenon The Lost Words

The Book of Birds is a lyrical nature book series by Robert Macfarlane and Jackie Morris. This collection re-imagines the traditional field guide format to celebrate and protect the declining birdlife of Britain. Rather than focusing solely on identification, the series explores the identity and spirit of forty-nine endangered species, ranging from the Avocet to the Yellowhammer. Each entry examines the habits, habitats, and myths surrounding these creatures, connecting their wild lives to the human experience.

The series features exquisite watercolor and gold artwork that brings every species to life. Through seven thematic sections titled Nest, Egg, Beak, Song, Feather, Flight, and Migration, the books explore the essential elements of avian existence. This art and nature book series serves as both a beautiful reference work and a call to action regarding the global decline of bird populations. It is a profound tribute to the mysteries of the natural world.

## Books in this series (1)

- Vol. 1 — [The Book of Birds](https://mybookbandits.com/books/9780241404737) (ISBN 9780241404737)

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