The Secret Perfume of Birds by Danielle J. Whittaker - 9781421443478

The Secret Perfume of BirdsUncovering the Science of Avian Scent\nAuthor(s): Danielle J. Whittaker\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Johns Hopkins University Press, United States\nImprint: Johns Hopkins University Press\nISBN-13: 9781421443478, 978-1421443478\nSynopsis\nThe untold story of a stunning discovery: not only can birds smell, but their scents may be the secret to understanding their world.\n\nWinner of the PROSE Award for Best Book in Popular Science and Mathematics\n\nThe puzzling lack of evidence for the peculiar but widespread belief that birds have no sense of smell irked evolutionary biologist Danielle Whittaker. Exploring the science behind the myth led her on an unexpected quest investigating mysteries from how juncos win a fight to why cowbirds smell like cookies. In The Secret Perfume of Birdspart science, part intellectual history, and part memoirWhittaker blends humor, clear writing, and a compelling narrative to describe how scent is important not just for birds bu.