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The field guide to dumb birds of North America / Matt Kracht.
"Perfect for the anti-aviary (or bird fanatic with a sense of humor), this snarky illustrated handbook is equal parts profane, funny, and--let's face it--true. Featuring 50 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), Kracht identifies all the idiots in your backyard and details exactly why they suck with humorous, yet angry, ink drawings. Each entry is accompanied by facts about a bird's (annoying) call, its (dumb) migratory pattern, its (downright tacky) markings, and more. With migratory maps and tips for birding, plus musings on the avian population and the ethics of birdwatching, this is the essential guide to all things wings. No need to wonder what all that racket is anymore!"--Provided by publisher.
Record details
- ISBN: 1452174032
- ISBN: 9781452174037
- Physical Description: 169 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 18 cm
- Publisher: San Francisco, California : Chronicle Books LLC, [2019]
- Copyright: ©2019
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | Sec. 1. How to use this book -- Sec. 2. The birds : Typical birds ; Backyard assholes ; Hummingbirds, weirdos, and flycatchers ; Egotists and show-offs ; Fuckers ; Floaters, sandbirds, and dork-legs ; Murder birds -- Sec. 3. Tips for watching birds -- Sec. 4. Four seasons of bird watching -- Sec. 5. Extinct species -- Sec. 6. Bird feeders -- Sec. 7. Keeping your own bird journal. |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Birds > North America > Identification. Birds > North America > Humor. Bird watching > North America > Humor. |
| Genre: | Humor. |
Available copies
- 2 of 2 copies available at Sage Library System. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at Hood River County Library District.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 2 total copies.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Circulation Modifier | Status | Due Date | Courses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkdale Library | 817 KRA 2019 (Text) | 33892100619668 | Adult Non-Fiction | Available | - |
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