By Guy Baldassarre
ISBN-10: 1421407515
ISBN-13: 9781421407517
Ducks, ducks, and Swans of North America has been hailed as a vintage because the first version used to be released in 1942. essential for pro biologists, birders, waterfowl hunters, decoy creditors, and flora and fauna managers, this totally revised and up to date version presents definitive info at the continent’s forty-six species. Maps of either iciness and breeding levels are awarded with wonderful photographs by way of best waterfowl photographers and the acclaimed unique art of Robert W. (Bob) Hines.
Originally authored by means of F. H. Kortright and later revised through Frank Bellrose, this most modern version, which has been meticulously up-to-date via well known waterfowl biologist man Baldassarre, maintains the legacy of esteemed authors. every one species account comprises in-depth sections on: • identity• distribution• migration habit• habitat• inhabitants prestige• breeding biology• rearing of younger• recruitment and survival• nutrients conduct and feeding ecology • molts and plumages• conservation and administration
To facilitate id, the species bills additionally comprise certain illustrations of wings. An appendix includes comparative illustrations of ducklings, goslings, and cygnets.
This variation of Ducks, ducks, and Swans comprises volumes, revealed in complete colour, and packaged in a slipcase, in addition to a CD containing references and extra maps.
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