Many birds mate for life, and these lovely stained glass images portray 16 different avian varieties in pairs. Realistic drawings include flamingoes, mute swans, painted buntings, Western tanagers, purple honeycreepers, Eastern bluebirds, and other species. Refer to the inside covers to note the differing plumage of males and females, and after coloring, place the illustrations near a light source for glowing effects.About the Author: Ruth Soffer has illustrated more than 50 nature-themed books for Dover. From stickers and tattoos to traditional and stained glass coloring books, she has produced dozens of bestsellers on subjects ranging from dinosaurs and marine life to flowers and butterflies.