Strycker, Noah K

"In 2015, Noah Strycker, a young American birder, became the first person to see more than half of the 10,000 bird species on planet Earth in one year. Traveling to forty-one countries on seven continents with just a small backpack, a pair of binoculars, and a series of one-way tickets, Noah not only set a new world record, he also captured the hearts and imaginations of people all over the world"--Provided by publisher.

Showcases over 300 photographs of birds that live on all seven continents and in every habitat, from tropical jungles to frozen tundras, from common house sparrows to endangers species like the Blue-billed Curassow. Explores the place of birds in the global ecosystem and makes a plea for readers to become more aware of the threat of extinction facing many bird species. Includes an explanation of how each photograph was produced, along with an index of each bird.

"The Thing with Feathers by Noah Strycker is a fun and profound look at the lives of birds, illuminating their surprising world--and deep connection with humanity"--.