The crow family: the cleverest, most resourceful, most entertaining of birds, and all around us all the time. Known to make strong and lifelong relationships with humans, they are found in all their variety worldwide. All cultures have myths and legends about them and they are endlessly fascinating. This book explains the physiology of the bird and describes the eight types found in the UK. From the ravens at the tower to the jackdaw in your garden they can engender delight and fear in equal measure. AUTHOR: Jane Russ is the series editor of the popular Nature Book series. Her titles include The Hare Book (2015), The Fox Book (2017), The Owl Book (2018), The Red Squirrel Book (October 2018) and The Native Pony Book (2021).