“This book is an evolutionary labyrinth, taking Meiburg to the end of the world following a single, curious predator. “A fascinating, entertaining, and totally engrossing story of these under-appreciated birds, deftly intertwining natural history and human history, and with insights and lessons that go far beyond the subject birds.”-David Sibley, author of What It's Like to Be a Bird If you love birds, natural history, science, travel, adventure, or just great writing, you will be rapt.”-Jennifer Ackerman, author of The Bird Way Along the way, Meiburg takes us from the Falklands to the UK, from Guyana to the Antarctic and Florida, and from deep time to the present and back again, describing in brilliant language why these birds-and their planet-are the way they are. “Utterly captivating and beautifully written, this book is a hugely entertaining and enlightening exploration of a bird so wickedly smart, curious, and social, it boggles the mind. truly the most mischievous of all feathered creation. “In this wonderful combination of travelogue (it makes one want to visit the Falklands), history of science (Henry Hudson was quite the naturalist), and natural history, the reader will meet a bird of prey that. wholly captivating natural history.”-Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

Not only a fine writer, the author is clearly an adventurer, and he devotes entertaining chapters to treks into the high Andes and South American jungles in search of other caracara species. “Meiburg’s enthusiasm matches Darwin’s, and readers will share it. The book’s manifold strands will engage all sorts of readers, including bird lovers, science buffs, and eco-adventure fans.”-Robert Eagan, Library Journal (starred review)

Fans of literary nature narratives will be thrilled by his lyrical account, and eager to see where Meiburg goes next.”-Publishers Weekly (starred review) Meiburg’s evocative prose will bring armchair naturalists into the wild with him. “Meiburg elevates himself to the top ranks of science writers with this enthralling debut. A Most Remarkable Creature The Hidden Life and Epic Journey of the World's Smartest Birds of Prey

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