The birds of North America are amazing! With more than 900 different kinds of birds in the United States and Canada, bird watchers across the continent bear witness to plenty of incredible species. From the smallest owl to the world fastest animal, our bird population is quite diverse. Stan Tekiela has been studying and photographing these birds for more than 25 years. Here, the award-winning author and naturalist showcases 27 of the most unique, unusual, and entertaining species on the planet. His incomparable photography captures the birds in action and depicts behaviors that are sure to surprise and delight, while the book headings and small blocks of text make for easy yet informative browsing. Fast or slow, large or small, the birds and their behaviors are sure to entertain. Your coffee table won be complete without Wild Birds to adorn it.