The Field Guide to Dumb Birds of North America (2019)

by Matt Kracht

Series: The Field Guide to Dumb Birds (1)

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"Perfect for the anti-aviary (or bird fanatic with a sense of humor), this snarky illustrated handbook is equal parts profane, funny, and--let's face it--true. Featuring 50 common North American birds, such as the White-Breasted Butt Nugget and the Goddamned Canada Goose (or White-Breasted Nuthatch and Canada Goose for the layperson), Kracht identifies all the idiots in your backyard and details exactly why they suck with humorous, yet angry, ink drawings. Each entry is accompanied by facts about a bird's (annoying) call, its (dumb) migratory pattern, its (downright tacky) markings, and more. With migratory maps and tips for birding, plus musings on the avian population and the ethics of birdwatching, this is the essential guide to all things wings. No need to wonder what all that racket is anymore!"--Amazon.com.… (more)

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I loved this book! I have a regular field guide, you know, the boring Peterson's one. This one was refreshing. It was funny and snarky and just made me smile. With this book, you will learn something about birds, but it is probably a better choice for entertainment than bird identification. I loved it so much that I bought multiple copies and sent them to friends and family. (

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FlowerBrookCottage | Apr 27, 2024 |

Not that funny. (

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harryo19 | Feb 16, 2024 |

Hilarious but still a good introduction to birds and birding. (

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Osbaldistone | Sep 6, 2023 |

I didn’t get the tone, It was supposed to be humorous, but it failed and seemed a little bit forced. I don’t understand either why Mexico isn’t included in this “North America”.

It’s weird that I enjoyed more about tips on birding than the description of he birds, the whole point of the book. (

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uvejota | Jul 26, 2023 |

It was funny. For about the first two pages. Then it just became tedious. Was probably funny when it was done as weekly(?) blog posts, but as a book it just isn't.

The illustrations were good, even though one was of a different bird than he was describing. But then again, I'm probably one of those bird snobs he disparages. (

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rumbledethumps | Jun 26, 2023 |

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The Field Guide to Dumb Birds of North America

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2019

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Matt Kracht

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Introduction: Quite a few people have asked me how I came to write about birds, and this is the story I tell them.

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If, on the other hand, you are already an experienced bird watcher, I'm sorry.

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(Click to show. Warning: May contain spoilers.)

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"Perfect for the anti-aviary (or bird fanatic with a sense of humor), this snarky illustrated handbook is equal parts profane, funny, and--let's face it--true. Featuring 50 common North American birds, such as the White-Breasted Butt Nugget and the Goddamned Canada Goose (or White-Breasted Nuthatch and Canada Goose for the layperson), Kracht identifies all the idiots in your backyard and details exactly why they suck with humorous, yet angry, ink drawings. Each entry is accompanied by facts about a bird's (annoying) call, its (dumb) migratory pattern, its (downright tacky) markings, and more. With migratory maps and tips for birding, plus musings on the avian population and the ethics of birdwatching, this is the essential guide to all things wings. No need to wonder what all that racket is anymore!"--Amazon.com.

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