Birds Play Tricks! (Paperback)

From urban rooftops to remote forests, birds have evolved an astonishing array of tricks to outwit predators, find food, and adapt to their ever-changing environments. From the lichen-covered nest of the hummingbird to the tool-using capabilities of the New Caledonian crow, readers learn about the mimicry, camouflage, and other survival tricks employed by birds to avoid detection and secure their place in the natural world. Full-color photographs and engaging fact boxes bring each of these birds and their unique survival tricks to life for young ones.