Cranes are enigmatic birds. Only very little is known about the behaviour of these graceful
dancers. The renowned naturalist and crane expert Bernhard Wessling takes us on exciting and
adventurous expeditions into their hidden world and gets to the bottom of the myths surrounding
these birds of happiness. With the help of a specially developed bioacoustic method Dr.
Wessling studied Eurasian Red-Crowned Sandhill and Whooping Cranes all in the wild. He has
researched their intelligence social dynamics and communication and engaged in their
protection. Impressively illustrated and lively narrated this book presents his findings on
their individually unique lives and relationships their ability to adapt and solve problems
and their emotions. His observations allow us to delve deeply into the cranes' way of life and
consciousness often demonstrating the surprising similarities between humans and animals. An
amazing work about the spirit of discovery humility and respect for nature in the tradition of
Alexander von Humboldt. Cranes are among the most captivating birds on this planet. Dr.
Wessling knows these birds has accumulated a lifetime of observations on them and has thought
deeply about their abilities. In this book he seeks to overturn old ideas about how these
birds live communicate and think. His revelations surprise and delight and shed new light on
an ancient avian family. Jennifer Ackerman author of the New York Times bestseller The Genius
of Birds and The Bird Way The Call of the Cranes is a mesmerizing vivid lyrical and
revelatory book. It truly is a spectacular book and a treasure! Sy Montgomery naturalist and
author of 31 books (incl. the New York Times bestseller The Soul of an Octopus: A Surprising
Exploration into the Wonder of Consciousness) In this book Bernhard Wessling shares his
fascinating stories about cranes through patient observations and thoughtful conclusions.
George Archibald Co-Founder of the International Crane Foundation Senior Conservationist
