The Social Lives of Birds

A charming, accessible and global journey into the myriad ways birds live in groups and socialise from professor of biology and avid birder Joan E. Strassmann.

'If I were to read any book on what birds are all about, I could not recommend one more than this one' - Bernd Heinrich, author of Mind of the Raven

Birds, like most of us, are social creatures. In groups they can do things they'd never be able to do alone. Be that evading predators or raising young, together birds collaborate, cooperate and connect.

But every group has its conflicts, and living together can come with a cost. Competing for food, mates and nests, life in a group can be hard and sometimes dangerous.

From nest hijacking and thievery to seduction, dancing and secret relationships, The Social Lives of Birds discovers the various ways birds socialise. Revealing the different types of bird groups and the ornithologists who study them, professor of biology and birder Joan E. Strassmann combines the latest research on and her own experiences of birds navigating social dilemmas.

'Delightful and informative' - Lee Dugatkin, author of How to Tame a Fox (and Build a Dog)

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