Avian ecology and conservation in an urbanizing world is a growing field of study that examines how birds adapt to human-altered environments. This book, edited by John M. Marzluff, Reed Bowman, and Roarke Donnelly, provides a comprehensive overview of the current state of research on birds in urban settings. It covers a wide range of topics, including the effects of urbanization on bird populations, the role of human perception in conservation efforts, and the importance of multi-scale analyses in understanding bird behavior. The book is divided into five sections. The first section introduces the study of birds in urban environments, discussing historical perspectives, the effects of urbanization, and the importance of human perception. The second section explores the processes affecting birds in urban environments, including interactions between non-native plants and birds, the impact of urban sprawl, and the role of nest predators. The third section focuses on bird populations in urban environments, examining the ecology of Western Gulls, the expansion of American Crow populations, and the effects of urbanization on Florida Scrub-Jays. The fourth section discusses bird communities in urban environments, highlighting the homogenization of avifaunas and the importance of conservation efforts in urban areas. The final section synthesizes the findings of the book, emphasizing the need for further research and the importance of interdisciplinary approaches in urban conservation. The book highlights the complex interactions between birds and urban environments, emphasizing the need for a holistic approach to conservation. It also underscores the importance of understanding the ecological and evolutionary implications of urbanization for bird populations. The authors argue that effective conservation of birds in urban settings will require the involvement of all relevant stakeholders and interdisciplinary approaches. The book serves as a valuable resource for ecologists, land managers, wildlife managers, urban planners, and conservation biologists, providing a comprehensive overview of the current state of research on birds in urban environments.Avian ecology and conservation in an urbanizing world is a growing field of study that examines how birds adapt to human-altered environments. This book, edited by John M. Marzluff, Reed Bowman, and Roarke Donnelly, provides a comprehensive overview of the current state of research on birds in urban settings. It covers a wide range of topics, including the effects of urbanization on bird populations, the role of human perception in conservation efforts, and the importance of multi-scale analyses in understanding bird behavior. The book is divided into five sections. The first section introduces the study of birds in urban environments, discussing historical perspectives, the effects of urbanization, and the importance of human perception. The second section explores the processes affecting birds in urban environments, including interactions between non-native plants and birds, the impact of urban sprawl, and the role of nest predators. The third section focuses on bird populations in urban environments, examining the ecology of Western Gulls, the expansion of American Crow populations, and the effects of urbanization on Florida Scrub-Jays. The fourth section discusses bird communities in urban environments, highlighting the homogenization of avifaunas and the importance of conservation efforts in urban areas. The final section synthesizes the findings of the book, emphasizing the need for further research and the importance of interdisciplinary approaches in urban conservation. The book highlights the complex interactions between birds and urban environments, emphasizing the need for a holistic approach to conservation. It also underscores the importance of understanding the ecological and evolutionary implications of urbanization for bird populations. The authors argue that effective conservation of birds in urban settings will require the involvement of all relevant stakeholders and interdisciplinary approaches. The book serves as a valuable resource for ecologists, land managers, wildlife managers, urban planners, and conservation biologists, providing a comprehensive overview of the current state of research on birds in urban environments.