How Starling Got His Speckles

"Pride nearly leads to a fall for a standoffish starling" - Kirkus Reviews

How do starlings get their speckles-- and why do they dance together in the sky? Star the starling wants to sing all by himself so that everyone will look at his beautiful feathers . . . but when a hawk comes hunting, Star discovers that there's more strength and power in community than in being alone.

- Explores the science behind starling murmurations in a kid-friendly way - Encourages friendship and teamwork - Includes endnotes with fun facts about starlings