# The Folklore of Birds

The Folklore of Birds explores myths, legends and superstitions surrounding birds, from beliefs about robins and seagulls to classical tales of kingfishers. Its 160 pages pair folklore with illustrations, making it a themed read or a gift for a birdwatcher.

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- Market: UK
- Language: en-GB
- Currency: GBP
- Category: Books, Music & Hobbies > Books, Music & Movies > Books & Comics
- Price: 9.44 GBP
- Previous price: 12.99 GBP
- Discount: 27%
- Price checked: 2026-11-12T17:38:35.250Z
- Rating: 4.3 / 5
- Reviews: 46

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## At a glance

- Covers bird-related folklore, legends and superstitions, including examples from ancient Greek and Catholic traditions.
- The listing describes the book as illustrated and reports a 160-page print length.

## Pros

- Its focused subject links birds with traditional stories and beliefs rather than presenting itself as a practical identification guide.
- Illustrations and short folklore topics may suit browsing as well as gift-giving.

## Specifications

### Publication
- Publisher: Leaping Hare Press
- Publication date: 24 April 2025
- Language: English
- Print length: 160 pages
- ISBN-10: 0711298467
- ISBN-13: 978-0711298460
### Dimensions and installation
- Dimensions: 13.69 x 2.11 x 20.45 cm
- Weight listed: 294 g

## A good fit for

- Birdwatchers interested in folklore as well as birds.
- Readers looking for an illustrated, topic-led gift.

## Less suited to

- Readers seeking a field guide for identifying species or practical birdwatching instructions.

## Customer feedback

The supplied evidence includes aggregate ratings, with a majority in the five-star category and a smaller spread across lower ratings. This suggests generally favourable but not uniform reception, without explaining what readers liked or disliked. The ratings alone cannot establish whether the illustrations or folklore coverage meet a particular buyer’s expectations.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is The Folklore of Birds about?
It presents folklore, legends and superstitions connected with birds, with examples including robins, seagulls, barnacle geese and kingfishers.
### How long is the book?
The listing gives a print length of 160 pages.
### Is this a bird identification guide?
The supplied description focuses on folklore and stories, not species identification or field-use guidance.

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## Images

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