Description
Book SynopsisA richly illustrated photographic guide to the shorebirds of the northern hemisphere, covering every species and subspecies in detail, with special emphasis on identification.
Shorebirds are a very popular group of birds among birders of all standards, though their identification is often a challenge. Covering all the species of the northern hemisphere, this photographic guide provides all the information a birder will need at a glance.
Lavishly illustrated with colour photography by the author, Shorebirds of the Northern Hemisphere focuses on specific and subspecific separation and on ageing to provide a complete identification resource. With this important book, it should be possible to identify every species in the region, and even to age it and assign it to a particular race.
Trade Review' It is a splendid addition to any wader watcher's library ' Birdwatching (July 2009) ' Fans of tertials and split supercilia will love this technical book ' Birdwatching (July 2009) 'An excellent reference guide' Birdwatching (June 09) 'An important new source for shorebird identification.' Scottish Birds (2009) '...a useful collection of shorebird photographs from one of the world's finest bird photographers...many will find it a valuable purchase.' Sandgrouse (2009) 'This is a very attractive publication at a very reasonable price, and I highly recommend it to all wader enthusiasts.' Seabird (2009)
Table of ContentsAcknowledgements Introduction Plumages and moults Shorebird behaviour Introduction to the species accounts Species accounts
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