This publication is one of the best popular science works by Professor Dmitry Kaygorodov. Imaginatively, warmly and sincerely, the author talks about the feathered inhabitants of Russian forests and fields, describes in detail the appearance, zoological features, habits of our birds during the nesting period, gives recommendations on keeping forest and field birds in captivity, and, as a music teacher, explains in detail how to recognize a bird by its singing. The author’s work awakens in the reader’s soul a love not only for birds, but also for native nature. The description of the birds is accompanied by a colorful image of them on the insert. The book is recommended for all secondary and vocational educational institutions, and will also be a wonderful gift not only for children, but also for adult nature lovers.