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Even the most ornithologically challenged recognize and notice crows - they're big and black, loud, social, and smart. Now come two superb studies that should deepen our understanding, and perhaps appreciation, of these fascinating birds and their corvid cousins, ravens. Marzluff (wildlife science, Coll. of Forest Resources, Univ. of Washington) and artist Angell aim for readers to get to know the "whole animal." To that end, these intrepid researchers go to extraordinary lengths, even eating crow (literally: they claim it is scrumptious). Their book offers a satellite view of the corvid bird family, but pays particular attention to the American Crow - its evolution, bio...Log In or Sign Up to Read More