The Birding Dictionary

Acclaimed science communicator and cartoonist Rosemary Mosco offers a clever, humorous "dictionary" that's perfect for any birder. The Birding Dictionary is filled with hilarious and informative definitions for more than 200 birding terms, plus over 50 witty full‑color illustrations. Terms range from bird species, anatomy, and behaviors to the insider jargon that all birders know and speak fluently, from "alpha code" to "zygodactyl."With equal parts quirky humor and accessible science, it's a delightful gift for every bird enthusiast.
Includes:
American Robinnoun:adevice that converts worms into100-decibel songs outside your bedroomat4 a.m.
metamorphosisnoun:theprocess in which a rarebird transforms itself into a common bird whenyoulift upyour binoculars to view it, point itout to an expert, or look more closely at yourphotos later.
stakeoutnoun:agatheringof birdersthatevokes action-movie vibes, butmostly involves waiting in adamp field, shifting from foot to foot,andlookingupuntil your eyes ache.