Birdpedia: A Brief Compendium of Avian Lore

"One of American Institute of Graphic Arts’ Top 50 Books / 50 Covers of 2021" "This dinky compendium ticks all the boxes. Compact and well-presented, it will appeal to anyone intrigued by bird life, as well as those with a penchant for attractive miniature books . . . . A finely-tuned at birding culture and etiquette."---Elizabeth Fitzherbert, The Lady "There’s something for everyone in this approachable, compact guide. Whether you’re a new birder or a hardcore enthusiast, be prepared to plunge into a plethora of knowledge about bird species, avian research, and birding culture."---Jennifer Walter, Inverse "[This] enticing collection is brimming with wisdom and wit about all things avian." * BirdWatching * "A fun book to dip into to impress your friends with your grasp of little-known bird facts."---Rebecca Armstrong, Birdwatch Magazine "[A] delightful little volume. … Every page contains something illuminating."---Elizabeth Palmer, Christian Century "Birdpedia is an enlightening, entertaining, often witty compendium of facts and notions that includes art, literature, folklore, religion and others."---Phil Slade, Another Bird Blog "A compendium of bird lore fun guaranteed to entertain. . . . If you relish humorous bird trivia it will tickle your sense of humour."---Eric Brown, News Shopper "[A] sweet little book about all things bird. ... Any bird lover will want this in their library for quick reference or a delighted deep dive."---Elayna Trucker, Napa Valley Register "There are lovely pieces on dusting or dust -bathing, preening and poop, and fascinating sections on bird intelligence." * Lapwing Magazine * "[A] marvelous little book, inside and out."---Jim Williams, Star Tribune "A pocket-sized book full of interesting facts that would delight any ornithologist.”"---P. MacDuff, British Naturalist’s Association "Fascinating from start to finish, and just when I thought I knew pretty much everything about the life of birds . . . this 260-page book opened my eyes to learning so much more."---Neville Davies, Gwent Wildlife Trust "Entertaining and informative new book."---Lincolnshire Bird Club newsletter, Jim Wright