Waterfowl of North America, Europe, and Asia: An Identification Guide

The ultimate guide for identifying the waterfowl of North America and Eurasia This is the ultimate guide...
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Author: Sébastien Reeber
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
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Waterfowl of North America, Europe, and Asia: An Identification Guide by Reeber, Sébastien

Waterfowl of North America, Europe, and Asia: An Identification Guide

$101.93

Waterfowl of North America, Europe, and Asia: An Identification Guide

$101.93
Author: Sébastien Reeber
Format: Hardcover
Language: English

The ultimate guide for identifying the waterfowl of North America and Eurasia

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.
  • A guide to the 84 species of ducks, geese, and swans of Europe, Asia, and North America
  • 72 color plates with more than 920 illustrations of most plumages and subspecies, both in flight and standing
  • More than 650 color photos
  • Details on taxonomy, identification features, determination of age and sex, geographic variations, measurements, voice, molt, hybridization, habitat and life cycle, range and populations, and status in captivity
  • 85 distribution maps
  • Descriptions and illustrations of more than 100 hybrids regularly encountered in the wild


Author: Sébastien Reeber
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Published: 02/16/2016
Pages: 656
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 3.60lbs
Size: 9.50h x 7.10w x 1.70d
ISBN: 9780691162669


Review Citation(s):
Choice 10/01/2016

About the Author
Sébastien Reeber has been monitoring the birds of the National Nature Reserve of the Lake of Grand-Lieu in France for the National Society for Nature Protection (SNPN) since 1994. He is currently chairman of the French Rarities Committee and a regular contributor to the French birding magazine Ornithos.

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