The Field Guide to Dumb Birds of North America
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National bestselling book: Featured on Midwest, Mountain Plains, New Atlantic, Northern, Pacific Northwest and Southern Regional Indie Bestseller ListsPerfect book for the birder and anti-birder alikeA humorous look at 50 common North American dumb birds: For those who have a disdain for birds or bird lovers with a sense of humor, this snarky, illustrated handbook is equal parts profane, funny, and—let's face it—true.
Featuring 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), Matt Kracht identifies all the idiots in your backyard and details exactly why they suck with humorous, yet angry, ink drawings. With The Field Guide to Dumb Birds of North America, you won't need to wonder what all that racket is anymore!• Each entry is accompanied by facts about a bird's (annoying) call, its (dumb) migratory pattern, its (downright tacky) markings, and more.
• The essential guide to all things wings with migratory maps, tips for birding, musings on the avian population, and the ethics of birdwatching. • Matt Kracht is an amateur birder, writer, and illustrator who enjoys creating books that celebrate the humor inherent in life's absurdities. Based in Seattle, he enjoys gazing out the window at the beautiful waters of Puget Sound and making fun of birds.
"There are loads of books out there for bird lovers, but until now, nothing for those that love to hate birds. The Field Guide to Dumb Birds of North America fills the void, packed with snarky illustrations that chastise the flying animals in a funny, profane way. " – UncrateA humorous animal book with 50 common North American birds for people who love birds and also those who love to hate birds• A perfect coffee table or bar top conversation-starting book• Makes a great Mother's Day, Father's Day, birthday, or retirement gift.
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- Chronicle Books
- 9781452177397
- 9781452174037
- ePub
- 0
- Matt Kracht
- English
- 2019-04-02
- 100
- 10
- 2
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- Cover
- Title
- Copyright
- Contents
- Introduction
- Section 1: How to Use This Book
- The Difference Between Birding and Bird Watching
- Where to Look for Birds
- How to Identify Birds
- Bird Size
- Bird Shape
- Bird Behaviors
- Bird Songs and Calls
- Ethics
- Author’s Note
- Section 2: The Birds
- · Typical Birds
- American Goldfink
- Black-capped Prickadee
- Bushtit
- Dork-eye Junco
- Dumb Western Bluebird
- Evening Grossbutt
- Golden Crowned Dumb-Shit
- Goddamn Song Sparrow
- Gray Cat Turd
- House Binch
- Kentucky Gargler
- Lameland Longspur
- Palm Burglar
- Pine Shitkin
- Tufted Titface
- Western Meadowjerk
- Western Wood Pew-Pew
- White-breasted Butt Nugget
- · Backyard Assholes
- Damn Crows
- Dumb-Ass Robin
- European Shartling
- Shit-Headed Cowbird
- Stupid-Ass Steller’s Jay
- · Hummingbirds, Weirdos, and Flycatchers
- Butt-chinned Hummingbird
- Doofus Hummingbird
- American Dickwood
- Belted King-Pisser
- Fucking Pigeon
- Ass-throated Flycatcher
- Fuck-tailed Flycatcher
- · Egotists and Show-offs
- American Redfart
- Eastern Kingbutt
- Red-winged Buttwad
- Scarlet Teenager
- Western Kingbutt
- · Fuckers
- Northern Fucker
- Pileated Woodfucker
- Red-breasted Shitsucker
- · Floaters, Sandbirds, and Dork-legs
- Common Goon
- Dullard
- Goddamned Canada Goose
- Caspian Turd
- Seadull
- Great Blue Moron
- Limpdick
- Solitary Sand-pooper
- Wood Snork
- · Murder Birds
- Crested Chacha
- Great Grey Shite
- Motherfucking Bald Eagle
- Pooper’s Hawk
- Section 3: Tips for Watching Birds
- Section 4: Four Seasons of Bird Watching
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
- Winter
- Section 5: Extinct Species
- Carolina Parakreep
- Great Ugh
- Labrador Dunce
- Passenger Pudgen
- Section 6: Bird Feeders
- Choosing the right feeder
- Tray or Platform Feeder
- Suet Feeder
- Tube Feeder
- House or Hopper Feeder
- Section 7: Keeping Your Own Bird Journal
- Why keep a bird journal?
- Journals vs. Field Notes
- How to start your bird journal
- Tools and tips for writing and drawing in the field
- Acknowledgments
- References
- About the Author
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