The Urban Owls: How Flaco and Friends Made the City Their Home

When your child is marveling at the wildlife in your neighborhood and asking how those animals live, this book provides a beautiful true story of adaptation. It recounts the tale of Flaco, a majestic Eurasian eagle-owl who escaped his enclosure at the Central Park Zoo and learned to thrive in the urban landscape of New York City. Told by celebrated birder Christian Cooper, the book explores themes of resilience, freedom, and the sense of community that grew around this remarkable bird. For children ages 6 to 9, it's a gentle, awe-inspiring look at nature's ability to find a home in the most unexpected places, sparking curiosity about the hidden ecosystems all around us.