Guide to troubled birds (Penguin Putnam Inc)

From irate hummingbirds to judgmental parrots, this handy and lavishly illustrated volume depicts the most disturbed birds of North America in gorgeous colour portraits, with accompanying testimonials and confessions of murder, mental illness and assorted mayhem. There are bird-attack statistics from 1970 and study questions to make sure you've done your homework. A must-have for leading ornithologists, and perfect gift for angry avian enthusiasts everywhere, this guide is an uproarious and unforgettable look at what lies behind the beady eyes of these winged creatures.