Waterfowl of North America, Europe, and Asia : an identification guide / Sébastien Reeber.
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TextLanguage: English Original language: French Publication details: Princeton, New Jersey : Princeton, 2015.Description: 656 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color maps ; 25 cmISBN: - 9780691162669
- 0691162662
- Waterfowl
- Canards, cygnes et oies d'Europe, d'Asie et d'Amérique du Nord. English
- 598.176 23
- QL696.A52 R4313 2015
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Translation of: Canards, cygnes et oies d'Europe, d'Asie et d'Amérique du Nord. ©2015.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 617-650) and indexes.
How to use this book -- Taxonomy and systematics -- Avian topography -- Moult and plumages -- Ageing and sexing -- Hybridisation -- Colour plates -- Species accounts. Tribe Dendrocygnini (whistling-ducks) -- Tribe Anserini (geese) -- Tribe Cygnini (swans) -- Tribe Plectropterini (comb duck) -- Tribe Tadornini (shelducks and sheldgeese) -- Tribe Anatini (dabbling ducks) -- Tribe Aythyini (diving ducks) -- Tribe Mergini (sea ducks) -- Tribe Oxyurini (stifftails) -- References -- Hybrids index -- Species index.
"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 captions and 85 distribution maps are also provided. Taken together, this is the unrivaled must-have reference for any birder with an interest in the world's waterfowl."--Dust jacket.