Pigeons, parrots, penguins-oh my! With almost 11,000 species of birds in the world, there’s a lot to learn! In North America, that number lessens to about 2,000 species and in just Ohio, there are 427 species, making it a little easier to recognize that bird perched on a tree branch in your backyard.
Whether you’re a birdwatcher, bird lover, or just bird tolerator, there’s a lot to know about these ever-present creatures. If you’re curious about the best places to birdwatch or you want to learn which birds are native Ohioans or just look at some pretty pictures of birds, we’ve got some books for you!
The Second Atlas of Breeding Birds in Ohio by Paul G. Rodewald
The Bald Eagle: The Improbable Journey of America’s Bird by Jack E. Davis
Around the World in 80 Birds by Mike Unwin
The Private Lives of Public Birds: Learning to Listen to the Birds Where We Live by Jack Gedney
The Hummingbird Handbook: Everything You Need to Know about these Fascinating Birds by John Shewey
Where the Birds Are: The 100 Best Birdwatching Spots in North America by Robert M. Brown
Penguins: The Ultimate Guide by Tui De Roy
Happy birding!
-Linnea
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