Love Lives of Birds: Courting and Mating Rituals

"Ornithologist Laura Erickson takes readers on a romp through the love lives of 35 species of birds, exploring the diversity of avian approaches to pairing up, including courtship, mating, and parenting"--
A well-respected ornithologist, combing her bid expertise with a touch of romance writing, shows how the courtship, mating and parenting differ dramatically among birds. 25,000 first printing. Illustrations.
Ornithologist Laura Erickson combines her bird expertise with a touch of romance writing in this exploration of the courtship and mating rituals of 35 bird species, from the tiny ruby-throated hummingbird to the mighty great blue heron.
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.