On Rare Birds - Hardcover

"In Anita Albus's pictures we see things in a way that we've either unlearned or forgotten."CLAUDE LEVI-STRAUSS "Anita Albus has created a thoroughly researched text using historical sources and glorious artto produce a fascinating book for bird lovers."RICHARD CANNINGS, author of An Enchantment of Birds "A twinkle of humor and a twist of wit illuminate the stories of these birds and the human figures that go with them. Life is really a series of stories, and Anita Albus is a superb storyteller."ROBERT BATEMAN

On Rare Birds is an endearing compilation of the history and extinction of several bird species, along with detailed accounts of many rare birds as well. Anita Albus combines her education in natural history and investigative reporting and turns this book into a captivating story of culture, mythology, and storytelling. She also includes her very own artwork throughout the book. On Rare Birds shows that how along with the extinction of these birds comes a great loss of culture, art, mythology, and science.