Two feet and a tail. That's how it stays put.
Watch a woodpecker on a trunk and you'll see it: the stiff tail pressed flat against the bark, holding the bird up like the third leg of a tripod. This woodpecker mug puts that small, clever detail on your morning coffee, for the birder who notices how a bird hangs on as well as what it is.
The design: A Tail Makes a Tripod
Bold navy capitals at the upper left read A TAIL MAKES A TRIPOD. Beside them, a Downy Woodpecker clings upright to a short brown tree trunk: black wings speckled with white, a soft buff chest, a small red patch on the back of the head and its beak right up against the bark.
A clawed foot grips the trunk, and the stiff black-and-white tail feathers are braced against the bark below it. Navy lettering, a brown trunk and a black, white and buff bird, with the white of the mug all around.
Everyday mug, birder detail
- Glossy white ceramic with a vivid print, so the feather spots and the bark lines stay crisp
- Printed on both sides, so the woodpecker faces out whichever hand you drink with
- Microwave safe, for the coffee that cooled while you waited for the suet feeder to get busy
- Dishwasher safe, so it's ready for tomorrow's first knock on the tree
- Three sizes: 11 oz for a quick cup, 15 oz for a slow morning, 20 oz for a long session at the window
Who it's for
Backyard bird watchers, suet-feeder keepers, the friend who stops mid-walk at the sound of drumming, and anyone who has just learned to tell a Downy Woodpecker from a Hairy. It fits a kitchen windowsill, a home-office desk or a cabin shelf. A gift for a birthday, Father's Day, Mother's Day, a retirement with more time for the yard, or the holidays.
Quick answers
Is the tripod thing real?
Yes. Woodpeckers have unusually stiff tail feathers, and they press them against the bark to brace themselves while they climb and drill. Two feet plus the tail make three points of contact, which is exactly what the mug shows.
Which woodpecker is on the mug?
A Downy Woodpecker, the smallest woodpecker in North America and one of the most familiar visitors to backyard suet feeders. The red patch on the back of the head is the mark of a male.
Does the woodpecker show from both sides of the handle?
Yes. The design is printed twice, once on each side, so the woodpecker and the words face out for right- and left-handed coffee drinkers alike.
Which size suits a long morning at the feeder window?
The 20 oz is the widest and holds the most for a long watch. The 15 oz is taller for a slow morning, and the 11 oz is a classic coffee cup. The same woodpecker is on all three, scaled to fit.
Shipping and returns
Free US shipping. US delivery usually 5–12 business days. Easy 30-day returns.
