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A Dumb Birds Field Guide to the Worst Birds Ever by Matt Kracht
A Dumb Birds Field Guide to the Worst Birds Ever by Matt Kracht
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A Dumb Birds Field Guide to the Worst Birds Ever by Matt Kracht
As seen on The Today Show!
We can all agree--birds are terrible. They're stupid and won't shut up.
Featuring fifty of the absolute worst birds to fly the earth, Kracht identifies each of their most terrible qualities, details exactly why they suck, and shows you why with furious (but actually quite lovely) full-color drawings. Including all-new, all-worst fowl, such as:- The absolute waste of feathers Cruddy Turdstone (Ruddy Turnstone)
- The utter a-hole Blank Staring-Eyes Flycrapper (Black Paradise Flycatcher)
- The outright loser Dowdy Woodfucker (Downy Woodpecker)
- And many more
"Birds are TERRIBLE. I have spent years, YEARS, of my life studying birds. Watching them. Analyzing their behaviors. Determining their 'contributions' to the world. I am an expert, so believe me when I tell you this: Birds are horrible people. And the birds included in THIS book are, by far, the worst of the lot. Of all the shit-eating birds that I've had the misfortune to catalog over the course of my career as a scientist and professional bird critic, THESE birds take the absolute SHIT-CAKE!"
- Birdwatching and nature enthusiasts
- People who think birds are creepy or annoying (and people who love birds but also enjoy a good laugh)
- Anyone looking for the ultimate coffee table book or bar-top conversation starter
- Gift givers seeking a fun, quirky gift for their favorite bird enthusiast or animal lover
Matt Kracht is a professional birding amateur, writer, and illustrator who enjoys creating books that celebrate the humor inherent in life's absurdities. He is the author of the bestselling The Field Guide to Dumb Birds of North America, The Field Guide to Dumb Birds of the Whole Stupid World, The Big Dumb Bird Journal, The Field Guide to Dumb Birds Sticker Book, and in an enthusiastic change of pace, OMFG BEES! Based in Tacoma, Washington, he enjoys gazing out the window at the beautiful waters of Puget Sound and making fun of birds.
PRAISE FOR THE DUMB BIRDS FIELD GUIDE SERIES:
"[A] genius handbook."―Refinery 29
". . . Sort of natural science reimagined as a spurned lover's drunken rant."―The Washington Post
"25 Best Gifts for Bird Lovers: If they love birds and a good laugh, this field guide could be the perfect gift. Filled with sarcastic ink drawings, critics say it'll make them laugh out loud."―Good Housekeeping
"Full of NSFW names and descriptions for different species that'll have you LOL-ing even if you never actually go looking for said birds IRL."―Buzzfeed
"This book exists solely to make us giggle."―BookRiot
"Forget birdwatching, this is bird-roasting!"―Bored Panda
"Packed with snarky illustrations that chastise the flying animals in a funny, profane way. "―Uncrate
"If you're looking for a laugh, some facts, and an introduction to plenty a bird that you didn't know existed, this series of books and the calendar are sure to please."―Geek Mom
"You need this book if you want to lighten up your birdwatching."―Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette
