Christian Cooper is a New York Times best-selling author, with his debut memoir, Better Living Through Birding. He is also the host and a consulting producer for National Geographic TV’s hit series “Extraordinary Birder with Christian Cooper.”
Practically born with a pair of binoculars in his hands, he served as president of the Harvard Ornithological Club in his college days. Currently, as a vice president of NYC Audubon, he advocates for greater, safer access to green spaces for all, with a focus on outreach to youth in underserved communities. A longtime activist on issues of racial justice and LGBTQ equality, Christian Cooper combined his passions in the BLM graphic short story “It’s a Bird” from DC Comics. He continues to seek synergy at the intersections of storytelling, progressivism, and environmentalism.