Stuff Every Bird Lover Should Know

Alice Sun

$25.95

Hardback

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English

Quirk Books
24 February 2026

The natural world, country life & pets

This pocket-sized guide is the perfect gift for bird-watchers, bird owners, and anyone fascinated by our feathered friends

This pocket-sized guide is the perfect gift for bird-watchers, bird owners, and anyone fascinated by our feathered friends

Bird-brained- It's not just an insult anymore. These tiny dinosaurs have captured the human imagination since the dawn of time, and this illustrated, accessible guide covers everything from bird anatomy and behavior to migration patterns and bird-watching tips. Experts and bird beginners alike will learn about-

How dinosaurs became birds Bird behavior- migration, murmuration, and mobbing Birder lingo 101 How to identify backyard birds Birds in history and folklore

With handy diagrams, helpful tips, and fun trivia, this handbook is the perfect companion for anyone looking to get a bird's-eye view on our avian allies, whether in the great outdoors or at their window feeder.

By: Alice Sun
Imprint: Quirk Books
Country of Publication: United States [Currently unable to ship to USA: see Shipping Info]
Volume: 32
Dimensions: Height: 146mm, Width: 89mm,
Weight: 567g
ISBN: 9781683695141
ISBN 10: 1683695143
Pages: 144
Publication Date: 24 February 2026
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

Alice Sun is a science journalist whose work has appeared in Scientific American, National Geographic, Nautilus, Science, Audubon, Live Science, and Inverse, among other outlets. She holds a bachelor's degree in environmental biology and master's in science, health and environmental reporting from New York University. She is also the author of Birds- An Illustrated Field Guide (Cider Mill Press, 2022).