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Books

This is a list of books on Starlings and other wild birds that have been recommended on the message board, or that I have enjoyed. Most of them are no longer in print but can sometimes be found at Bookfinder.com, Addall.com, or Bookfinder4u.com as well as on Ebay


The Starling by Chris Feare
The Starling by Chris Feare is an indepth study of the European Starling.
Starlings and Mynas by Chris Feare and Adrian Craig
Starlings and Mynas by Chris Feare and Adrian Craig is a comprehensive book on the 114 species of starlings. It describes and illustrates many of the subspecies.
In the Eyes of the Wild edited by Stacy Smith

In the Eyes of the Wild is a collection of poems & stories about wildlife. Our own Victoria's story about her pet starling (Stormy) can be read here. Available at BarnesandNoble.com.

Arnie the Darling Starling by Margarete Sigl Corbo and Diane Marie Barras

Arnie the Darling Starling is by Margarete Sigl Corbo and Diane Marie Barras. This is a heartwarming story of a little foundling starling named Arnie. It is a book much loved by adults as well as children.


Arnie & a House Full of Company by Margarete Sigl Corbo and Diane Marie Barras

Arnie & a House Full of Company is the sequel to Margarete Corbo and Diane Barras' first book about Arnie.

 


Starlings by Wilfrid S. Bronson

Starlings by Wilfrid S. Bronson, is a wonderful children's book with lots of accurate information. A beautifully illustrated book about starlings! (One of my favorites.)

 

The Merry Starlings by Samuil Marshak with D. Harms
The Merry Starlings by Samuil Marshak with D. Harms. A children's nursery rhyme by a well-known Russian poet.
Mrs. Starling's Problem by Pearl S. Buck.
Mrs. Starling's Problem by Pearl S. Buck. This is a children's story about a starling who was having problems raising her family.
Sold for a Farthing by Clare Kipps
Sold for a Farthing by Clare Kipps. This is a biography of a little sparrow, from the cradle to the grave. A fascinating story of love for a little bird.
Bird Brain
Bird Brains by Candace Savage. Breathtaking photographs and wonderful stories of Corvids, perhaps, the world's most intelligent bird species.

Hope Is The Thing with Feathers by Christopher Cokinos

The Unusual Sherlock Holmes by Jerry B-P Riggs. Ought, the starling, loves to imitate cuckoo clocks, peacocks, and barking dogs. He is a rascal, loved by all-except for someone who wants him out of the way forever. His story in this book is one of three new original Sherlock Holmes novellas. To order an autographed copy, or for inquiries, email the author HERE.

Kuro the Starling
Kuro the Starling a true story by Keigo Iizuka and family. This is a 30 page third grade reader about Kuro, a pet starling who lived to be nineteen years old. Nice big photos on each page!
Adam's Starling
Adam's Starling by Gillian Perdue. This book tells the story of a nine year old boy who is finding life difficult. Then a little starling comes into his life. Read to see how their special friendship affects Adam.
Providence of a Sparrow
Providence of a Sparrow by Chris Chester. Interesting true story of how a hatchling sparrow changed the author's life. Lots of excellent bird behavior info that could be applied to starlings as well as sparrows.

Enslaved By Ducks

Enslaved By Ducks by Bob Tarte, is a humorous look at keeping birds as pets, including a chapter about Weaver, a European Starling. Entertainment Weekly magazine calls it "hilarious." Info at: enslavedbyducks.com

Teaching Your Bird to Talk

Teaching Your Bird to Talk
by Diane Grindol & Thomas Roudybush. This book is primarily about parrots, but has an excellent chapter, with lots of good information on starlings and other softbills. I highly recommend it.
Peepers the Talking Starling

Peepers the Talking Starling by Judi Willkins Sarkisian. This story is about Peeper's, Judy's starling whom she rescued as a nestling. An endearing tale of life with a beloved starling. Order this book by clicking here.

   


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