North American Ducks Geese And Swans
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Author |
: Guy Baldassarre |
Publisher |
: JHU Press |
Total Pages |
: 1183 |
Release |
: 2014-11-15 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781421408088 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1421408082 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (88 Downloads) |
Synopsis Ducks, Geese, and Swans of North America by : Guy Baldassarre
The best-selling and authoritative reference book on waterfowl has been fully revised and updated by one of the world’s most respected waterfowl biologists. Honorable Mention for the PROSE Award for Excellence, Multivolume/Science of the Association of American Publishers Ducks, Geese, and Swans of North America has been hailed as a classic since the first edition was published in 1942. A must-have for professional biologists, birders, waterfowl hunters, decoy collectors, and wildlife managers, this fully revised and updated edition provides definitive information on the continent's forty-six species. Maps of both winter and breeding ranges are presented with stunning images by top waterfowl photographers and the acclaimed original artwork of Robert W. (Bob) Hines. Originally authored by F. H. Kortright and later revised by Frank Bellrose, this latest edition, which has been meticulously updated by renowned waterfowl biologist Guy Baldassarre, continues the legacy of esteemed authors. Each species account contains in-depth sections on: • identification • distribution • migration behavior • habitat • population status • breeding biology • rearing of young • recruitment and survival • food habits and feeding ecology • molts and plumages • conservation and management To facilitate identification, the species accounts also include detailed illustrations of wings. An appendix contains comparative illustrations of ducklings, goslings, and cygnets. This edition of Ducks, Geese, and Swans consists of two volumes, printed in full color, and packaged in a slipcase, along with a CD containing references and additional maps.
Author |
: Frank Todd |
Publisher |
: Hancock House |
Total Pages |
: 0 |
Release |
: 2018 |
ISBN-10 |
: 0888390939 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9780888390936 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (39 Downloads) |
Synopsis North American Ducks, Geese and Swans by : Frank Todd
This book is a richly detailed photographic guide to the Ducks, Geese, and Swans of North America, including the Hawaiian Islands, Greenland, Mexico and the U.S. Territories in the Pacific Ocean. The photographs, mostly by the author, were selected to highlight plumage phases, age classes and variation and behavioral postures. Brief text describes the different categories of waterfowl and brief bullet points highlight important identification features. Range maps and population estimates are noted in the text and some details of morphology are also provided in an Appendix.
Author |
: Frank Chapman Bellrose |
Publisher |
: Harrisburg, Pa. : Stackpole Books |
Total Pages |
: 576 |
Release |
: 1976 |
ISBN-10 |
: UOM:49015000397829 |
ISBN-13 |
: |
Rating |
: 4/5 (29 Downloads) |
Synopsis Ducks, Geese & Swans of North America by : Frank Chapman Bellrose
A new and expanded version of the original work by F.H. Kortright.
Author |
: Francis H. Kortright |
Publisher |
: |
Total Pages |
: 498 |
Release |
: 1942 |
ISBN-10 |
: UCSD:31822013034764 |
ISBN-13 |
: |
Rating |
: 4/5 (64 Downloads) |
Synopsis The Ducks, Geese and Swans of North America by : Francis H. Kortright
Author |
: Sébastien Reeber |
Publisher |
: |
Total Pages |
: 0 |
Release |
: 2015 |
ISBN-10 |
: 0691162662 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9780691162669 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (62 Downloads) |
Synopsis Waterfowl of North America, Europe, and Asia by : Sébastien Reeber
"This is the ultimate guide for anyone who wants to identify the ducks, geese, and swans of North America, Europe, and Asia. With 72 stunning color plates (that include more than 920 drawings), over 650 superb photos, and in-depth descriptions, this book brings together the most current information on 84 species of Eurasian and North American waterfowl, and on more than 100 hybrids. The guide delves into taxonomy, identification features, determination of age and sex, geographic variations, measurements, voice, molt, and hybridization. In addition, the status of each species is treated with up-to-date details on distribution, population size, habitats, and life cycle. Color plates and photos are accompanied by informative captions and 85 distribution maps are also provided. Taken together, this is an unrivaled, must-have reference for any birder with an interest in the world's waterfowl."--Publisher's description.
Author |
: Wells Woodbridge Cooke |
Publisher |
: |
Total Pages |
: 90 |
Release |
: 1906 |
ISBN-10 |
: UIUC:30112106729384 |
ISBN-13 |
: |
Rating |
: 4/5 (84 Downloads) |
Synopsis Distribution and Migration of North American Ducks, Geese, and Swans by : Wells Woodbridge Cooke
Author |
: Chris G. Earley |
Publisher |
: Buffalo, N.Y. ; Richmond Hill, Ont. : Firefly Books |
Total Pages |
: 164 |
Release |
: 2005 |
ISBN-10 |
: UOM:49015003069961 |
ISBN-13 |
: |
Rating |
: 4/5 (61 Downloads) |
Synopsis Waterfowl of Eastern North America by : Chris G. Earley
An indispensable field guide and reference for birders. The eastern Continental Divide from Florida to Ontario contains the world's largest network of freshwater lakes, rivers, wetlands and coastal waters. It is home to an astonishingly large variety of ducks, geese, and other waterfowl. Waterfowl of Eastern North America is a richly illustrated pocket-sized field guide for birders and naturalists. Full-color photographs show these birds in their natural habitats in each season. Comparison pages group similar-looking birds on a single spread for quick reference. Concise and accurate information on each species includes: Common name Biological classification Identifying features Seasonal changes to plumage color. The detailed information on each species is concisely organized and includes the differences between male and female, seasonal and immature plumage, morphs and distinctive markings. The coverage includes: Ducks and geese Swans and pelicans Loons, grebes and cormorants. Waterfowl of Eastern North America also features essential information for birders who want to support conservation groups that protect waterfowl and their quickly disappearing habitats.
Author |
: |
Publisher |
: University Press of Mississippi |
Total Pages |
: 133 |
Release |
: 1987 |
ISBN-10 |
: 0961827009 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9780961827007 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (09 Downloads) |
Synopsis The Waterfowl of North America by :
Through superbly painted color plates and carefully rendered pencil sketches, an appreciation of North America's waterfowl for the bird watcher, the hunter, and the art lover; combines art with clear, concise, authoritative text and excellent distribution maps
Author |
: Sebastien Reeber |
Publisher |
: Christopher Helm Publishers, Incorporated |
Total Pages |
: 655 |
Release |
: 2015-11-01 |
ISBN-10 |
: 1472912349 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9781472912343 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (49 Downloads) |
Synopsis Wildfowl of Europe, Asia and North America by : Sebastien Reeber
Wildfowl of Europe, Asia and North America is a comprehensive reference summarisingcurrent knowledge on the identification of the different species and subspeciesof ducks, geese and swans in Europe, Asia and North America - in essence theHolarctic zoogeographical region. The detailed species accounts cover taxonomy,specific and subspecific identification features, determination of age and sex,geographic variation, measurements, voice, moult and hybridisation. Inaddition, the current status of each species is treated with up-to-dateinformation on distribution, population size, habitat and life-cycle. The textis complemented by 650 colour photos, almost all taken in the wild, and 72 colourplates painted by the author and featuring over 920 individual artworks.Together, these represent most of the plumages of each of the 84 speciestreated in this book, as well as more than 100 hybrids that are observed moreor less regularly in the wild. The photos are provided with captions that focuson the most important features, and the plates are accompanied by succinctcaption text and distribution maps. This new identification guide provides an unrivalled level of detail and a wealthof information and illustrations. It will be an essential reference for anyoneinterested in the ducks, geese and swans of Eurasia and North America.
Author |
: Steve Madge |
Publisher |
: Bloomsbury Publishing |
Total Pages |
: 299 |
Release |
: 2010-09-30 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781408134986 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1408134985 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (86 Downloads) |
Synopsis Wildfowl by : Steve Madge
A summary of information on 154 species of duck, geese and swans of the world intended as an identification manual for the wildfowl enthusiast that goes beyond a regional basis and is light enough to be used as a handy reference book in the field. Wildfowl is a unique combination of scientifically accurate information compressed into an easy-to-use format which has been planned to give anyone a greater understanding of the lives of this fascinating group of birds. The 47 superb colour plates form the backbone of the book, each plate being accompanied by an informative caption page summarising the criteria required to identify, and in many cases, to age and sex each species, along with an easy-to-use cross reference system to the main body of text. The text not only clarifies identification techniques but fully discusses problematic plumages in detail as well as providing a summary on world distribution and status complemented by clear distribution maps.