This design features the classic cut-out triangle eyes and nose of a carved Halloween pumpkin. The eyes and nose seem familiar, but there's something interesting going on with the pumpkin face's mouth -- it's a silhouette of a swift-type bird!

This fun bird/jackolantern mashup design for Halloween is perfect for birders, birdwatchers, and bird lovers to wear on and around the spooky holiday season! Spread fun Halloween cheer and your love of birds and/or swifts with this unique, simple Halloween-bird jack-o-lantern design! It's perfect for everyone who loves birds and anyone who works with these amazing flying creatures, like zookeepers, professional bird guides, veterinarians, environmental educators, ornithologists, and more! 

Shown here on a women's v-neck tee in black, this design can be purchased in cuts for men/unisex or kids, and in other apparel styles highlighted below.

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Today's featured shirt features an image by the most famous ornithological artist of all time, John James Audubon. This is his painting of Turkey Vultures.

The detailed life-like image is of an adult Turkey Vulture above and a juvenile bird below. The birds are perched on horizontal branches of a snag; the lower bird has its wings spread so you can see the white trailing edges.

The Audubon image is shown here on a Men's Basic American Apparel tee, a comfortable top made of 100% fine jersey cotton. Pick up this beautiful work by Audubon on other apparel items or novelties and gifts here: Audubon's Turkey Vulture. Check out some of the options below.

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This funny Real Birders Use Four-Letter Words t-shirt is a fun gift idea for birders. Do you know the meaning of four-letter word in this context? Let me explain...

Bird banders (also called bird ringers, especially in the United Kingdom) use four-letter codes to identify the species they band (or ring).

Birders and others can use these extremely handy 4-letter codes as they record the birds they observe. The codes aren't difficult to decipher or use; there are general rules to ascertaining the code for a particular species, with exceptions across the bird world in cases where names would result in identical codes. It's not too hard, especially if you take the time to learn the basic rules and become accustomed to the codes for your most commonly seen birds.

This kind of shorthand can be handy to use, but some who don't use the codes may find the use of them in everyday conversation annoying, confusing, or even elitist. Yes, the use of codes in some birding circles is "controversial". Ugh.

"Real birders use four-letter words" is a funny slogan for birdwatchers, especially those accustomed to using the handy and easy to learn series of banding codes. This text slogan design includes silhouettes of some different birds, along with their four-letter banding codes, to make the message clear. For those who don't use codes, here's a translation: Phainopepla; Bald Eagle; Ring-billed Gull; Mourning Dove; Mallard; and Brown-headed Cowbird.

Shown here on a black and heather long sleeve unisex raglan tee, this design can be found on other apparel options; see some of the choices here.

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This funny cartoon design does not have a typo. An illustrated Bald Eagle bows down and appears to be moving its face. The image has the caption: EAGLE FEAK.

Dive into the world of avian antics with this humorously crafted cartoon design, detailed to bring a smile to the faces of eagle enthusiasts and bird watchers alike. The centerpiece of this unique artwork is a simply drawn cartoon-style Bald Eagle, depicted in a moment of everyday avian routine that might surprise those less acquainted with bird behavior. Instead of a regal pose often associated with America’s national bird, this illustration captures the Bald Eagle in a more candid and relatable activity—feaking.

"Feaking" might not be a term familiar to everyone, but it plays a significant role in the life of a bird. This term refers to the somewhat mundane yet essential act of a bird cleaning its beak by rubbing it against a hard surface. Whether it's a sturdy branch or a convenient perch, birds engage in this behavior to remove any remnants of meals past and to maintain their beak's condition. While "feaking" is a term that originates from the world of falconry, describing a behavior common among birds of prey, it's an action that spans across the avian world, witnessed in the daily habits of many songbirds as well.

This clever design, which boldly bears the caption "EAGLE FEAK," playfully acknowledges the action with a pun that's as endearing as it is educational. The lack of a typo, as clarified, only adds to the charm of the design, inviting viewers to delve deeper into the fascinating behaviors that birds exhibit when they think no one is watching.

Ideal for adorning t-shirts as showcased here, this funny eagle lover design makes for a perfect wardrobe addition for anyone who holds a fascination for birds, possesses a keen eye for nature's nuanced behaviors, or simply appreciates a good laugh coupled with a bit of learning. Whether you’re heading out for a day of birdwatching, meeting fellow avian aficionados, or just going about your day, wearing this design is sure to spark conversations, spread smiles, and maybe even share a little insight into the not-so-serious side of bird behavior.

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