Okay, so I just got this book and it's everything I didn't know I needed. First off, if you're easily offended by creative swearing or sarcasm, maybe stick to your boring National Geographic guides.

The BUMMR rating system is GENIUS. Finally someone acknowledges that some birds are just terrible. That one eagle that hunts human babies? Yeah, it gets the score it deserves.

The illustrations are beautiful in the weirdest way possible. Like, they're technically good but also make the birds look as ridiculous as they probably are in real life.

Pro tip: Don't read this in public unless you're cool with random snort-laughs. The 'Flocks of A-holes' chapter had me wheezing in the coffee shop.

Seriously though, beneath all the humor there's actually solid bird facts. I now know more about Andean Cocks-of-the-rock than I ever thought possible (and yes, that name gets funnier every time).

Only complaint? The grackle entry didn't mention their demonic morning screams. Come on Kracht, that's their worst quality!