Why do birds choose to breed and raise their young in community? How do thousands of neighbours work together in a confined space? This book explores bird communities around the world, from tropical rainforests to skyscraper-like colonies on cliffs to the rooftops of our cities. Entertaining and engaging, Marianne Taylor tells of the coexistence of a wide variety of bird species. Spectacular photos as well as maps and graphics give an insight into the extraordinary social behaviour of the feathered "city dwellers".