--- product_id: 6669758 title: "The Wisdom of Birds: An Illustrated History of Ornithology" price: "60092CFA" currency: XOF in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.sn/products/6669758-the-wisdom-of-birds-an-illustrated-history-of-ornithology store_origin: SN region: Senegal --- # The Wisdom of Birds: An Illustrated History of Ornithology **Price:** 60092CFA **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Wisdom of Birds: An Illustrated History of Ornithology - **How much does it cost?** 60092CFA with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sn](https://www.desertcart.sn/products/6669758-the-wisdom-of-birds-an-illustrated-history-of-ornithology) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description For thousands of years people have been fascinated by birds, and today that fascination is still growing. In 2007 bird-watching is one of the most popular pastimes, not just in America, but throughout the world, and the range of interest runs from the specialist to the beginner. In The Wisdom of Birds, Birkhead takes the reader on a journey that not only tells us about the extraordinary lives of birds - from conception and egg, through territory and song, to migration and fully fledged breeder - but also shows how, over centuries, we have overcome superstition and untested 'truths' to know what we know, and how recent some of that knowledge is. Conceived for a general audience, and illustrated throughout with more than 100 exquisitely beautiful illustrations, many of them rarely, if ever, seen before, The Wisdom of Birds is a book full of stories, knowledge and unexpected revelations. Review: As Complete As It Gets - Having read Birkhead's "Bird Sense: What It's Like To Be A Bird," I knew that I was studying the research of a master ornithologist. "Wisdom" confirms that. Even if, like me, you were just bumping into a formal understanding of the study of avian life, You will find your world of bird watching grow. You will "get" the life of a bird, and not a little about other species such as mammals as well, for Wisdom of Birds is as much about biology in general as it is about ornithology, about the difference and historical antagonism between museum ornithologists, who saw themselves as the only experts on the subject of birds, and in-field bird watchers who saw the ornithologists subject up close, alive and personal. In Wisdom, we meet the line of scientists who contributed to our current knowledge, we see their mis-steps and victories and we end with a clearer realization of how the scientific method works. Review: Interesting, well-written, great research, Highly Recommended - Fascinating, well-written, interesting topics which stand alone. I read one section which interests me and then read other books for a while. I haven't "lost my place" when I return to this. That way I can make this book "last longer". Outstanding research put together in an easy-to-read style (with just a touch of humor) without losing any content. I heard about this in a TED Talk and it has lived up to my expectations. This book adds depth to my understanding of Ornithology as a science. It shows the fascinating way science grows in small and large leaps and sometimes goes down a truly wrong path. The book also adds much to my understanding and appreciation of birds....as the scientists he mentions learned about birds, so do I. The natural history makes birds and ornithology come alive. ## Features - Orders are despatched from our UK warehouse next working day. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #758,592 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #384 in Ornithology (Books) #1,428 in Bird Watching (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 54 Reviews | ## Images ![The Wisdom of Birds: An Illustrated History of Ornithology - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61y1g1kVC3L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ As Complete As It Gets *by P***E on December 28, 2013* Having read Birkhead's "Bird Sense: What It's Like To Be A Bird," I knew that I was studying the research of a master ornithologist. "Wisdom" confirms that. Even if, like me, you were just bumping into a formal understanding of the study of avian life, You will find your world of bird watching grow. You will "get" the life of a bird, and not a little about other species such as mammals as well, for Wisdom of Birds is as much about biology in general as it is about ornithology, about the difference and historical antagonism between museum ornithologists, who saw themselves as the only experts on the subject of birds, and in-field bird watchers who saw the ornithologists subject up close, alive and personal. In Wisdom, we meet the line of scientists who contributed to our current knowledge, we see their mis-steps and victories and we end with a clearer realization of how the scientific method works. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Interesting, well-written, great research, Highly Recommended *by W***R on July 30, 2014* Fascinating, well-written, interesting topics which stand alone. I read one section which interests me and then read other books for a while. I haven't "lost my place" when I return to this. That way I can make this book "last longer". Outstanding research put together in an easy-to-read style (with just a touch of humor) without losing any content. I heard about this in a TED Talk and it has lived up to my expectations. This book adds depth to my understanding of Ornithology as a science. It shows the fascinating way science grows in small and large leaps and sometimes goes down a truly wrong path. The book also adds much to my understanding and appreciation of birds....as the scientists he mentions learned about birds, so do I. The natural history makes birds and ornithology come alive. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Beautiful coffe table book *by S***N on November 7, 2019* The hard cover version is a beautiful coffee table book. A soft cover version would have been more useful to me. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.sn/products/6669758-the-wisdom-of-birds-an-illustrated-history-of-ornithology](https://www.desertcart.sn/products/6669758-the-wisdom-of-birds-an-illustrated-history-of-ornithology) --- *Product available on Desertcart Senegal* *Store origin: SN* *Last updated: 2026-10-01*