Tits, Boobies, and Loons Book

Bird names can be beautiful, descriptive, dignified—and then there are tits, boobies, and loons. Tits, Boobies and Loons: And Other Birds Named by People Who Clearly Hate Birds takes a very funny look at the strange, unfortunate, and occasionally downright rude names humans have bestowed upon perfectly innocent birds.

From the common loon and go-away-bird to the sad flycatcher, sombre tit, and red-rumped bush tyrant, author Stu Royall celebrates some of the wonderfully weird names found in the bird world, accompanied by colorful illustrations by Libby Morris. Part bird book, part language book, and part irreverent humor, it's a fun gift for birdwatchers, nature lovers, word nerds, and anyone who has ever wondered exactly who gets to name these things.