Matt Kracht, A DUMB BIRDS FIELD GUIDE TO THE WORST BIRDS EVER

We can all agree—birds are terrible. They're stupid and won't shut up.

In Matt Kracht features fifty of the absolute worst birds to ever fly the Earth. He 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

Even the author's previous bird takedown guides are no preparation for this hilariously harrowing collection of squawking, conceited, trash-eating, and even murderous idiots. The horror. The horror . . .

LOVE BIRDS? HATE BIRDS?: For those who hate birds and for bird lovers everywhere with a sense of humor, this illustrated handbook is equal parts profane and funny, and—let's face it—true.

ENTERTAINING AND EDUCATIONAL: This uproarious guide to all things wings includes migratory maps, tips for bird identification, musings on the avian population and classification, and more. Plus, each entry is accompanied by facts about a bird's (annoying) call, its (dumb) migratory pattern, its (downright tacky) markings, and more.

TRULY THE WORST BIRDS---A MUST-HAVE GUIDE: Even if you're familiar with the winged disasters from Matt's previous guidebook/warnings, buckle up. From the introduction: "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!"

GREAT GIFT FOR BIRD LOVERS: Pair with The Field Guide to Dumb Birds Sticker Book to create the perfect present for full-on bird experts and amateur birders alike.
Perfect for:

• 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

About the Author

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.

Pre-order your copy of A Dumb Birds Field Guide to the Worst Birds Ever here.

Event Venue

The Elliott Bay Book Company, 1521 10th Avenue, Seattle, United States