Shorebirds of North America, Europe, and Asia: A Photographic Guide

Shorebirds are prized among birders for their stunning plumages, evocative calls and songs, extensive migration patterns, and the unique challenges they pose for identification. "Shorebirds of North America, Europe, and Asia" is an illustrated guide to all 134 shorebird species found in the Northern [...]
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Shorebirds are prized among birders for their stunning plumages, evocative calls and songs, extensive migration patterns, and the unique challenges they pose for identification. "Shorebirds of North America, Europe, and Asia" is an illustrated guide to all 134 shorebird species found in the Northern Hemisphere, written by one of the world's leading shorebird experts. It features more than 850 stunning color photographs and a color distribution map for every species. Detailed species accounts describe key identification features, age and sex differences, variations in plumage, similar species, status, habitat, and distribution. This easy-to-use guide also includes comprehensive primers on plumage patterns and terminology, molting, feeding and other behaviors, and much more. This premier illustrated guide is suitable for field use and a must-have for armchair naturalists.Covers all 134 shorebird species found in the Northern Hemisphere Features more than 850 color photographs that make identification easy Includes detailed species accounts that describe key identification features, status, habitat, distribution, and more Provides a full-color distribution map for every species