The Charm of Crows
I read "The Fascinating Illustrated Guide to Crows" by Hajime Matsubara, which explains the ecology and charm of crows in an interesting way; the more you read, the more you come to love them.
The more you read, the more you come to love them.
The more you read, the more you come to love them.
The more you read, the more you come to love them.
The more you read, the more you come to love them.
The Fascinating Illustrated Guide to Crows
By Hajime Matsubara
A book that explains "Why are crows scary?"
They make their black feathers shine with iridescent colors, sometimes intimidate people, and walk through the city with composure. While considered a symbol of bad luck, this book interestingly conveys the ecology and charm of these birds, who are also known for their intelligence.
"Are crows actually not scary!?"
"The more you read, the more you'll love them!?"
---Excerpt from the introduction---
Crows are wild birds that are inevitably your neighbors. They have been near humans since long ago, and in folklore, they have been seen as gods or as tricksters.
It is natural to have likes and dislikes, but if you know about crows, at least the impression that they are "scary because you don't understand them" should fade.
If you look at them calmly, crows actually do all sorts of interesting things, you know?
Japan is about the only place in the world where you can see large-billed crows this closely, so it would be a waste not to look.
Now, let me introduce you to the world of crows.
By Hajime Matsubara
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First, I was surprised by the fact that the bird generally called a "crow" actually refers to the entire Corvidae family.
There are about 120 species of birds in the Corvidae family around the world, and I was surprised by that number.
Even more impressive was the exceptional intelligence of crows.
They possess superior intelligence, and surprisingly, they are even said to use tools.
Also, the social nature of crows is very interesting, and the book describes in detail their complex lifestyle in flocks and their cooperative child-rearing.
What left a particularly strong impression on me in this book was the point that crows skillfully build relationships with humans.
They adapt to urban environments, observe human behavior, learn, and survive.
A symbolic example cited was the surprising episode of crows playing on a slide.
For a moment, I thought I had misread it, and I found myself re-reading it several times.
Imagining the sight of a crow happily sliding down a slide makes me feel like, "I want to see that in person!"
From this unexpected behavior, I could see the high intelligence and playfulness of crows, and I was able to feel their charm even more deeply.
This book contains many cute illustrations, which were very helpful for deepening my understanding.
And I have come to feel that crows are a more familiar presence.
As I read on, my fear of crows faded, and instead, I began to admire their intelligence and way of life.
Now, when I see a crow while out for a walk, observing its behavior has become a new pleasure.
"The Fascinating Illustrated Guide to Crows" is a wonderful book that lets you rediscover the charm of crows, which are familiar wild birds.
It is a book that I would like not only those who are interested in crows to read, but also those who have thought they were scary until now.
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