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What It's Like to Be a Bird: From Flying to Nesting, Eating to…
The gift that turns curiosity into obsession.
88Bird
4.6· 6,705 ratings
$16.47
Price checked July 18, 2026
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Our verdict
HSReviewed by the BirdingPath team · Hilly Shore LabsUpdated July 18, 2026Price checked July 18, 2026
Synthesized from public specs and 1,010 buyer mentions. We research and analyze — we don't lab-test.
Get it if
Curious readers and gift-givers wanting beautifully painted insights into how birds live and behave.
Skip it if
You need a pocket ID guide; this is a behavior-focused book, not a field reference.
Region
North America
Format
Hardcover
Art style
Illustrations (paintings)
Best for
Understanding bird behavior
Buyers praise
- Content
- Illustrations
- Bird Information
- Aesthetics
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Owner satisfaction90/100
Field value83/100
Specifications
- Region
- North America
- Format
- Hardcover
- Art style
- Illustrations (paintings)
- Best for
- Understanding bird behavior
Specs from the manufacturer listing and public product data; confirm the current listing before buying.
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