THE FIELD GUIDE TO DUMB BIRDS OF THE WHOLE STUPID WORLD

by Matt Kracht

PAPERBACK BOOK £10.39

An ideal gift for Father’s Day – Sunday 15th June 2025 in the UK, USA and Canada

“…Sort of natural science reimagined as a spurned lover’s drunken rant.”

–The Washington Post

Let’s face it―all birds are fascinating, wonderful, idiotic jerks―no matter where in the world they reside.

Following in the footsteps of the bestselling book The Field Guide to Dumb Birds of North America, this hilarious sequel ventures beyond to identify the stupidest birds around the world. Featuring birds from North and South America, Africa, Asia, Europe, and Oceania, author Matt Kracht identifies the dumb birds that manage to live all over the freaking place with snarky, yet accurate, names and humorous, anger-filled drawings.

This guide book details exactly how much these morons suck with facts about each bird’s (annoying) call, its (stupid) migratory pattern, and its (downright tacky) markings. Complete with a matching game, bird descriptor checklist, tips on how to identify a bird (you can tell a lot by looking into a bird’s eyes, for example), this profanity-laden book offers a balance of fact and wit that will appeal to hardcore birders and casual bird lovers (and haters) alike.

UNIQUE & LAUGH-OUT-LOUD FUNNY: This is a great coffee table or bar top conversation-starting book. And a bonus, while the content is humorous, it is practical and useful!
A GREAT PRESENT: This is the perfect gift for the bird lovers and haters in your life. It also makes a great Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, birthday, retirement, or gag gift.

Perfect for:

Birdwatching and nature enthusiasts
Armchair birders (or nonbirders)
Someone who needs a quirky gift for an animal lover friend
People with serious birders in their lives who want something lighthearted

From the Back Cover

Let’s face it: all birds are fascinating, wonderful, idiotic jerks,no matter where in the world they reside.

Following in the footsteps of the bestselling book The Field Guide to Dumb Birds of North America, this hilarious sequel ventures beyond to identify the stupidest birds around the world. Featuring birds from North and South America, Africa, Asia, Europe, and Oceania, author Matt Kracht identifies the dumb birds that manage to live all over the freaking place with snarky, yet accurate, names and humorous, anger-filled drawings.

About the Author

Matt Kracht is a writer, illustrator, and amateur birder who enjoys creating books that celebrate the humor inherent in life’s absurdities. Based in Tacoma, he enjoys gazing out the window at the beautiful waters of Puget Sound and making fun of birds.