Shorebirds
Shorebirds

Author: Peter Hayman

Publisher: A&C Black

Published: 1991-06-28

Total Pages: 414

ISBN-13: 0713635096

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This is a review of the whole family of waders.

Waders of Europe
Waders of Europe

Author: Lars Gejl

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing

Published: 2018-03-22

Total Pages: 370

ISBN-13: 147294707X

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An authoritative photographic guide on wader identification. Waders are spectacular members of our avifauna. They are especially prevalent along coasts and in wetlands during the spring and autumn migration periods, when members of several species may perform dramatic flocks that wheel and turn in flight. While waders are often particularly striking in summer plumage, identifying these birds outside the breeding season can be problematic for even the most confident of birdwatchers. Waders of Europe is the ultimate guide to wader identification, ecology and biology. Through outstanding photography and concise, detailed text, this book is indispensable for anyone interested in learning more about waders, and is an invaluable tool for identifying birds to species level in the field.

ID Handbook of European Birds
ID Handbook of European Birds

Author: Nils van Duivendijk

Publisher: Princeton University Press

Published: 2024-08-20

Total Pages: 1059

ISBN-13: 0691253668

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A groundbreaking two-volume illustrated reference book covering all of Europe’s birds Would you like to be able to identify any bird species in Europe, in all plumages, in every season? ID Handbook of European Birds is the resource for you. This identification handbook blends incisive descriptions with stunning high-resolution photos to provide the most comprehensive, in-depth coverage of European birds available. Never before has so much current information been brought together in one place and presented so clearly and completely. This monumental two-volume work is destined to become a standard reference to Europe’s birds. Covers 733 species known to occur in Europe Features more than 5,500 spectacular color photos Detailed species accounts describe key identification features, molting, age, and gender The high-quality photos depict the characteristics most essential for identification Innovatively designed for easy, at-a-glance reference An ideal resource for anyone who wants to enhance their experience in the field A must for bird-watchers everywhere, from beginners to seasoned birders

Oceanic Birds of the World
Oceanic Birds of the World

Author: Steve N. G. Howell

Publisher: Princeton University Press

Published: 2019-08-20

Total Pages: 360

ISBN-13: 0691175012

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A state-of-the-art photographic field guide to the world's oceanic birds Oceanic birds are among the most remarkable but least known of all birds, living at sea, far from the sight of most people. They offer unusual identification challenges—many species look similar and it can be difficult to get good views of fast-flying birds from a moving boat. The first field guide to the world's oceanic birds in more than two decades, this exciting and authoritative book draws on decades of firsthand experience on the open seas. It features clear text filled with original insights and new information and more than 2,200 carefully chosen color images that bring the ocean and its remarkable winged inhabitants to life. Never before have oceanic birds been presented in such an accessible and comprehensive way. The introduction discusses the many recent developments in seabird taxonomy, which are incorporated into the species accounts, and these accounts are arranged into groups that aid field identification. Each group and species complex has an introductory overview of its identification challenges, illustrated with clear comparative photos. The text describes flight manner, plumage variation related to age and molt, seasonal occurrence patterns, migration routes, and many other features. The result is an indispensable guide for exploring birding's last great frontier. A comprehensive, authoritative, and accessible guide to oceanic birds Covers more than 270 species Includes more than 2,200 color photos with concise captions noting key features Features careful species comparisons, overviews of the latest taxonomy, tips on how to observe and ID birds at sea, and much more

Britain's Birds
Britain's Birds

Author: Rob Hume

Publisher: Princeton University Press

Published: 2020-07-14

Total Pages: 576

ISBN-13: 0691199795

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A new, improved and thoroughly updated edition of the bestselling photographic guide—the only one to cover every bird, in every plumage, ever recorded in Britain and Ireland A bestselling guide since it was first published, Britain's Birds has quickly established itself as the go-to photographic identification guide to the birds of Great Britain and Ireland—the most comprehensive, up-to-date, practical and user-friendly book of its kind. Acclaimed by birdwatchers of all kinds, from the beginner to the most experienced, the guide has now been thoroughly revised and updated to make it even better than before. Combining the finest of identification guide content and presentation, this eagerly awaited second edition preserves the best of the first edition while covering twelve newly recorded species and offering a host of improvements that make identification easier. Provides comprehensive coverage of all the birds ever recorded in Britain and Ireland Describes and illustrates all plumages likely to be encountered Features more than 3,200 stunning photographs carefully selected to show the birds as you really see them Outlines simple steps to help you identify any bird you see Presents simple and accurate comparisons of similar and difficult species New features include: Coverage of 12 new species recorded since the first edition plus revisions to reflect the latest taxonomy Coverage of all subspecies Improved identification aids, including more than 400 new photos, enhanced photo annotations and many redesigned plates Fully revised species accounts, including the latest information on identification features, status, numbers, geographical range and date ranges for all plumages that may be seen during only part of the year

Shorebirds
Shorebirds

Author: John Marchant

Publisher: A&C Black

Published: 2010-09-30

Total Pages: 720

ISBN-13: 1408135140

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This is a review of the whole family of waders. This seminal title remains the definitive book on waders – known in the US as shorebirds. Included is everything you need to know about these masters of shore and wetland.