The Field Guide to Dumb Birds of North America

By Matt Kracht

A 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.

The perfect book for the birder and anti-birder alike.

  • This national bestselling book features common North American birds, such as the White-Breasted Butt Nugget and the Goddamned Canada Goose (A.K.A the White-Breasted Nuthatch and Canada Goose).

    Matt Kracht identifies all the idiots in your backyard and details exactly why they suck with humorous , angry ink drawings — it is the essential guide to all things wings, and includes migratory maps, tips for birding, musings on the avian population, and the ethics of birdwatching .

    Each bird is accompanied by facts about a bird's (annoying) call, its (dumb) migratory pattern, its (downright tacky) markings, and more.

    Makes a great gift:

    • A 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

  • "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. "

    – Uncrate

    "Matt Kracht’s hilarious, fully illustrated, obscenely satirical spoof, 'The Field Guide to Dumb Birds of North America.' The bizarrely-behaving 50 birds that Kracht describes are technically real - the White-Breasted Nuthatch, the Canada Goose, etc. - though the author can’t resist giving them insulting nicknames (The White-Breasted Butt Nugget, for example) while pointing out their various annoying peculiarities."

    -Petaluma Argus-Courier

    "This genius handbook by Matt Kracht takes a humorous approach to identifying 50 "dumb" North American birds ― highlights include the "White-Breasted Butt Nugget" and the "Goddamned Canada Goose," along with facts about the birds' "annoying" calls, "dumb" migratory patterns, "downright tacky" markings, etc."

    ―Refinery 29

    "There are a lot of great bird field identification guides, but after a day afield with The Field Guide to Dumb Birds of North America, you will never look at birds or birdwatching the same again...You need this book if you want to lighten up your birdwatching."

    ―Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette

    2022 Indie Bestseller (Trade Paperback Nonfiction) ― American Booksellers Association