‘Stephen Moss delights once more.’ Benedict Allen

Discover the fascinating life of one of the most brilliant musical minds and master choreographers in the world.

Even with its beautiful iridescent plumage and magical gift to mimic almost any sound, this common garden bird can often be overlooked. But as they come together in their thousands to display their unique ability to perform dazzling coordinated aerial manoeuvres called murmurations, Starlings are nothing short of breathtaking. This is the captivating story of how starlings have shaped our world, from their impact on agriculture, to being masters of song inspiring great minds from Mozart and Shakespeare, to their unique navigational prowesses as they flock to far-flung sites from North America, to South Africa and Australia and beyond in their ingenious formation.

With beautiful illustrations throughout, and an expert guide to spotting the most magnificent murmurations in the UK, this eye-opening biography reveals the hidden secrets of one of the world’s most talented and luminous birds.