The Birds of Pandemonium: Life Among the Exotic and the Endangered

“A DELIGHTFUL ACCOUNT. It's appeal is ageless, Raffin's descriptions are riveting, and her devotion to the birds is remarkable.” —Joanna Burger, author of The Parrot Who Owns Me “A fascinating and rarely seen glimpse behind the scenes. The joy Raffin gets from her close relationships with these amazing animals and her outsize commitment to them comes through loud and clear in this engaging and joyful book.”  —Dominick Dorsa, Curator of Birds, San Francisco Zoo “Reading this wonderful book, one cannot help but realize how much intelligence and beauty there is throughout the bird world. The birds are Michele Raffin’s teachers, awakening a deep sense of commitment to caring for our collective future . . . This book is about reconnecting with the nature of birds, and the nature of ourselves.” —Jon Young, author of What the Robin Knows