"The Folklore of Birds" is a celebration of the beauty and glory of birds - their histories, their personalities and their influence on our world. Arranged alphabetically, this collection describes 100 birds found in the United States, supplying ornithological/scientific detail as well as background information on the many stories, legends, superstitions and folktales these birds have inspired. Each entry includes common and scientific names; genus, species and family identification; description; habitat and range; and unusal and fascinating information about each bird. Striking illustrations of the birds accompany the text.