Remarkable Birds
From the Series Animal Bests
Meet some of the most interesting birds on Earth, and learn about their remarkable abilities—from elaborate nest-building and singing to logical thinking and language skills. Discover how these fascinating birds and others use their smarts and skills to thrive in diverse environments.
Illustrator: Cristina Portolano
Cristina Portolano was born in Naples, Italy, and lives in Bologna, Italy. She attended the Art Academy in Bologna where she studied illustration.
Author: John Farndon
John Farndon is Royal Literary Fellow at Anglia Ruskin University in Cambridge, UK, and the author of a huge number of books for adults and children on science, technology, and nature.