From Ravens to Jackdaws and Choughs to Jays, crows are among some of Britain's most familiar, abundant and opinion-dividing birds. The UK's eight crow species all belong to the
Corvidae family, and they have been deeply intertwined in our lives and culture since prehistoric times. Crows have long attracted a bad press. Reviled as scavengers, crop raiders and jewellery thieves, these birds - known to scientists as corvids - have often found themselves on the wrong end of a shotgun. Yet behind crows' supposed misdemeanours lies exceptional intelligence and resourcefulness, which both explain their success and have taught us much about animal behaviour. In
Spotlight Crows, Mike Unwin introduces the UK's eight corvid species, outlining their fascinating natural history and offering essential identification tips. He also explores the mythology and folklore that have embedded these remarkable birds so deeply in our culture, from nursery rhymes to horror movies. The Spotlight series introduces readers to the lives and behaviour of our favourite animals with eye-catching colour photography and informative expert text.
RSPB Spotlight Crows is packed with eye-catching, informative colour photos and features succinct, detailed text written by a knowledgeable naturalist.About the AuthorMike Unwin is the author of more than 35 books for adults and children, including the
RSPB Bird Encyclopedia,
RSPB Spotlight Swifts and Swallows and
Migration: Incredible Animal Journeys. A specialist in natural history and travel, he writes regularly for numerous publications, including
The Independent,
The Telegraph,
BBC Wildlife and
RSPB Nature's Home. Mike was voted UK Travel Writer of the Year 2013 by the British Guild of Travel Writers.
Book InformationISBN 9781472971777
Author Mike UnwinFormat Paperback
Page Count 128
Imprint Bloomsbury WildlifePublisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Weight(grams) 280g