BIRDS WITH PERSONALITY
By Georgia Angus, Hardie Grant, $26.99
Who doesn’t love birds? Though none of them is short on charisma, artist Georgia Angus has shortlisted 50 species from all over the world that not only possess unique characteristics but illustrate how these ancient creatures have adapted to every ecosystem and all kinds of climate extremes. Her choices run the gamut from the mighty wandering albatross to the tiny zunzuncito or bee hummingbird, which draws on the author’s personality to create a celebration of avian beauty and diversity.