{"product_id":"dumb-birds-of-north-america","title":"The Field Guide to Dumb Birds of North America","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Field Guide to Dumb Birds of North America – Funny Bird Book by Matt Kracht\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBirds: beautiful creatures or backyard nuisances? In \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Field Guide to Dumb Birds of North America\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, bestselling author and illustrator Matt Kracht hilariously makes the case for the latter. This irreverent illustrated guide takes a sarcastic look at 50 common North American birds, making it the perfect read for bird lovers with a sense of humor and anyone who has ever been annoyed by a particularly loud or pushy feathered visitor.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeaturing snarky commentary, humorous ink drawings, and ridiculous nicknames for familiar birds, this isn't your typical birdwatching guide. Meet the White-Breasted Butt Nugget (the White-Breasted Nuthatch) and the infamous Goddamned Canada Goose, while discovering exactly what makes each bird so deserving of the author's playful criticism.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeneath the irreverent humor, you'll also find birding tips, migratory maps, information about bird calls and markings, and musings on birdwatching and avian behavior. It's an entertaining twist on traditional nature guides that might just change the way you look at the birds outside your window.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA national bestseller and fan favorite featured on \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Today Show\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this laugh-out-loud book makes a memorable gift for birdwatchers, nature enthusiasts, and anyone who appreciates a little sarcasm with their science. Display it on a coffee table, bring it out for a laugh, or give it to the person who has a complicated relationship with the birds in their backyard.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy You’ll Love It\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e50 birds to poke fun at:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Explore common North American birds through Matt Kracht's hilariously sarcastic commentary.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRidiculous bird nicknames:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Familiar feathered friends get irreverent new names and plenty of attitude.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFunny illustrations:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Humorous ink drawings bring each bird's supposedly terrible qualities to life.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMore than just laughs:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Includes birding tips, migratory maps, and information about bird calls, markings, and behavior.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA bestselling favorite:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A national bestseller and a fun spoof of traditional bird identification guides.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe perfect quirky gift:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Great for bird lovers, backyard birdwatchers, nature enthusiasts, and people who think birds are a little overrated.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTitle:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Field Guide to Dumb Birds of North America\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthor and Illustrator:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Matt Kracht\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSubject:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e North American birds and birdwatching humor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBirds Featured:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 50 common North American birds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIllustrations:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Humorous ink drawings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncludes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Birding tips, migratory maps, and information about bird calls, markings, and behavior\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTone:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Sarcastic, irreverent, humorous, and profane\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdeal For:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Birdwatchers, nature lovers, 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However, its main appeal is its irreverent humor and playful take on traditional field guides.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWho wrote \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Field Guide to Dumb Birds of North America\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMatt Kracht is the author and illustrator. He is known for the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eField Guide to Dumb Birds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e series and his humorous approach to nature and everyday absurdities.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIs this book appropriate for children?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe book contains profane language and irreverent adult humor, so it is generally better suited to older readers and adults than to young children.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIs \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Field Guide to Dumb Birds of North America\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e a good gift?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbsolutely! 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