{"product_id":"book-of-birds-field-guide-robert-macfarlane-jackie-morris-9781487007515","title":"The Book of Birds | Robert Macfarlane \u0026 Jackie Morris","description":"\u003csection class=\"product-description\" style=\"color: #1a1a1a; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"color: #2c3e50; font-size: 1.75em; margin-bottom: 15px; border-bottom: 2px solid #2c3e50; padding-bottom: 5px;\"\u003eThe Book of Birds: A Field Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \n  \u003ch3 style=\"color: #2c3e50; font-size: 1.25em; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eExtended Synopsis\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003eFrom the creators of the internationally bestselling phenomenon \u003cem\u003eThe Lost Words\u003c\/em\u003e comes \u003cem\u003eThe Book of Birds\u003c\/em\u003e, a dazzling celebration of birdlife that re-imagines the classic field guide for a new generation of nature lovers. Recognizing that around 50% of global bird species are currently in decline, this powerful volume serves as a compendium of forty-nine endangered or declining species, from the Avocet to the Yellowhammer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003eThis is a field guide with a profound difference: rather than simply asking \"What is that bird?\", it asks \"Who is that bird?\" Robert Macfarlane uses lyrical precision and playfulness to evoke each bird's habits, habitats, and the threats that shadow them. Complementing the text is Jackie Morris's exhilarating artwork, masterfully painted in watercolor and gold. Woven throughout are seven sections celebrating the \"Seven Wonders\" of birds—Nest, Egg, Beak, Song, Feather, Flight, and Migration—making this seven-years-in-the-making project both a treasured reference and a clarion call for conservation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color: #2c3e50; font-size: 1.25em; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRobert Macfarlane\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eJackie Morris\u003c\/strong\u003e are the award-winning, internationally acclaimed creators of \u003cem\u003eThe Lost Words\u003c\/em\u003e. Macfarlane is a celebrated nature writer renowned for his incantatory and lyrical prose, while Morris is a beloved illustrator whose distinctive, life-affirming artwork—often rendered in watercolor and gold—captures the intricate beauty of the natural world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color: #2c3e50; font-size: 1.25em; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eReader Targeting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; padding-left: 20px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"\u003eBirdwatchers, ornithologists, and general nature enthusiasts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"\u003eFans of the duo's previous bestselling work, \u003cem\u003eThe Lost Words\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"\u003eReaders passionate about wildlife conservation, environmentalism, and high-quality nature illustration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color: #2c3e50; font-size: 1.25em; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eAccolades \u0026amp; Key Highlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; padding-left: 20px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStunning Visuals:\u003c\/strong\u003e Features breathtaking watercolor and gold artwork by Jackie Morris.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConservation Focus:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spotlights 49 distinct bird species that are currently declining or endangered.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComprehensive Sections:\u003c\/strong\u003e Includes special segments dedicated to the \"Seven Wonders\" of birding, such as Migration, Song, and Flight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color: #2c3e50; font-size: 1.25em; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eBibliographic \u0026amp; Physical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"table-responsive\" style=\"overflow-x: auto; max-width: 100%; margin-bottom: 25px; -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; min-width: 650px; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 0.95em; table-layout: fixed;\"\u003e\n      \u003cthead\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f8f9fa; border-bottom: 2px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n          \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 12px 10px; color: #2c3e50; width: 30%; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 12px 10px; color: #2c3e50; width: 70%; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003c\/thead\u003e\n      \u003ctbody\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n          \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #2c3e50; font-weight: bold; vertical-align: top;\"\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; color: #1a1a1a; vertical-align: top;\"\u003e9781487007515\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n          \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #2c3e50; font-weight: bold; vertical-align: top;\"\u003ePublisher\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; color: #1a1a1a; vertical-align: top;\"\u003eHouse of Anansi Press\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n          \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #2c3e50; font-weight: bold; vertical-align: top;\"\u003ePublication Date\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; color: #1a1a1a; vertical-align: top;\"\u003eMay 7, 2026\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n          \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #2c3e50; font-weight: bold; vertical-align: top;\"\u003eEdition\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; color: #1a1a1a; vertical-align: top;\"\u003eFirst Edition\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n          \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #2c3e50; font-weight: bold; vertical-align: top;\"\u003eFormat\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; color: #1a1a1a; vertical-align: top;\"\u003eHardcover (Hardbound with Dust Jacket)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n          \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #2c3e50; font-weight: bold; vertical-align: top;\"\u003ePage Count\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; color: #1a1a1a; vertical-align: top;\"\u003e384\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n          \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #2c3e50; font-weight: bold; vertical-align: top;\"\u003eBISAC \/ BIC\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; color: #1a1a1a; vertical-align: top;\"\u003eNATURE \/ Animals \/ Birds; SCIENCE \/ Life Sciences \/ Zoology \/ Ornithology; Birds (WNX); Natural history (PNR)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n          \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #2c3e50; font-weight: bold; vertical-align: top;\"\u003eDimensions \u0026amp; Weight\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; color: #1a1a1a; vertical-align: top;\"\u003e10.0 x 7.0 x 1.2 inches \/ 33.58 oz\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n    \u003c\/table\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color: #2c3e50; font-size: 1.25em; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is The Book of Birds about?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is a re-imagined field guide that profiles forty-nine declining or endangered bird species, focusing on how humans can identify with them on a deeper, more empathetic level to promote conservation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the book include illustrations?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, the book is heavily illustrated with exquisite watercolor and gold artwork by Jackie Morris, bringing the lifeway of each species vividly to life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho are the authors of this guide?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe book is written by Robert Macfarlane and illustrated by Jackie Morris, the same creative team behind the internationally bestselling phenomenon \u003cem\u003eThe Lost Words\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n  {\n    \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n    \"@graph\": [\n      {\n        \"@type\": [\"Book\", \"Product\"],\n        \"@id\": \"https:\/\/bustdownbooks.com\/products\/book-of-birds-field-guide-robert-macfarlane-jackie-morris-9781487007515#book\",\n        \"name\": \"The Book of Birds: A Field Guide\",\n        \"author\": [\n          {\n            \"@type\": \"Person\",\n            \"name\": \"Robert Macfarlane\"\n          },\n          {\n            \"@type\": \"Person\",\n            \"name\": \"Jackie Morris\"\n          }\n        ],\n        \"description\": \"Discover The Book of Birds by Robert Macfarlane and Jackie Morris. 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