Crest, check. Mask, check. Give me a minute.
This bird nerd shirt is for the one who won't say a name until every field mark lines up, even when the bird is a bright red cardinal.
The design: Working on the ID
A large, detailed male cardinal fills one side, with thin teal annotation lines and brackets pointing to its crest, face and wing like notes in a field guide.
WORKING, ON THE and ID stack in tall cream capitals beside it.
The tee: a step up from a basic tee
This is a premium heavyweight tee, not a thin basic one. It uses more cotton, gets an extra dye-and-wash step after it is sewn, and is cut roomier, so it feels substantial and looks broken-in from the first wear. That extra fabric and finishing is why it costs more than a regular tee.
- Heavyweight 100% cotton, 7.1 oz/yd² (240 g/m²): much thicker than a typical 4–5 oz tee, with a sturdy, structured feel
- Dyed after sewing, then washed for a faded, vintage color; small shade differences make every shirt a little different
- Pre-shrunk, so shrinking in the wash is kept to a minimum
- Boxy oversized cut with dropped shoulders for a relaxed, streetwear drape
- Wide ribbed neckline, plus a tear-away label you can remove for a tag-free neck
- Printed on the front, direct to the garment
- Faded Black, Faded Coal or Faded Indigo; sizes XS to 3XL
Who it's for
Field-guide readers, careful identifiers and birders who still double-check the easy ones. It suits bird walks, club counts and coffee after the morning outing. A clever gift for Father's Day, a birthday or the holidays.
Quick answers
What are the lines around the cardinal?
Field-mark notes on the crest, face and wing, the clues a birder checks before naming a bird.
Is it really a cardinal?
Yes, a male northern cardinal, which is what makes 'working on the ID' funny.
Does the oversized cut run long?
It runs wider rather than longer, with dropped shoulders; your usual size gives the intended loose fit.
Care
Machine wash cold, inside out; tumble dry low; do not iron the print.
Shipping and returns
Free US shipping. US delivery usually 5–12 business days. Easy 30-day returns.
Size guide
| PRODUCT LENGTH (inches) | PRODUCT WIDTH (inches) | SLEEVE LENGTH (inches) | |
| S | 27¾ | 20⅛ | 9 |
| M | 29⅛ | 21⅝ | 9½ |
| L | 30½ | 23¼ | 9½ |
| XL | 31⅞ | 24¾ | 10¼ |
| 2XL | 33¼ | 26⅜ | 10⅝ |
| 3XL | 34 | 28 | 11 |
| PRODUCT LENGTH (cm) | PRODUCT WIDTH (cm) | SLEEVE LENGTH (cm) | |
| S | 70.5 | 51.0 | 23.0 |
| M | 74.0 | 55.0 | 24.0 |
| L | 77.5 | 59.0 | 24.0 |
| XL | 81.0 | 63.0 | 26.0 |
| 2XL | 84.5 | 67.0 | 27.0 |
| 3XL | 86.5 | 71.0 | 28.0 |
