Both the dodo and the moa have already disappeared from our world. Could the sparrow or robin be next? In recent years, ornithologists have been sounding the alarm: bird populations are declining all over the world. The Call of the Birds explores this environmentally crucial subject as well as delving into the history of our relationship with birds.

Beautifully written and illustrated, this important book offers a glimmer of hope, and is full of helpful advice and easy, actionable steps for future generations.