{"product_id":"the-gull-guide-north-america-paperback","title":"The Gull Guide: North America - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAmar Ayyash\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe definitive photographic guide to North American gulls\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eGull identification can be challenging for even the most seasoned birder. While these birds are common to coasts, lakes, and rivers, they exhibit remarkable plumage changes related to age, which is sometimes complicated by similarities between species and a readiness to hybridize. This book provides an invaluable identification guide to all regularly occurring gull species and subspecies throughout North America. It is packed with the very latest research on field identification, updated taxonomy, current distribution trends, color maps, and helpful notes on natural history, aging, and molt. \u003ci\u003eThe Gull Guide\u003c\/i\u003e integrates the essential elements that are critical to understanding gulls, setting an entirely new standard for identifying and enjoying these marvelous birds.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeatures more than 1,800 superb color photos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCovers 36 gull species as well as 7 of the most commonly encountered hybrid gulls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGives equal attention to rarities from Asia, Europe, and South America\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDescribes the key characteristics of all age groups, from juvenile through adult plumages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInnovative photo collages give side-by-side comparisons, enabling readers to distinguish between similar species and avoid common pitfalls associated with gull identification\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComes with a one-of-a-kind \"cheat sheet\" describing key features of select \u003ci\u003eLarus\u003c\/i\u003e species\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA must for the bookshelf of every birder and ornithologist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAmar Ayyash\u003c\/b\u003e is a leading authority on the gulls of North America and a regular contributor to premier birding magazines and journals such as \u003ci\u003eBirding\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eWestern Birds\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eNorth American Bird Bander\u003c\/i\u003e. Host of the popular website anythinglarus.com, he organizes the Illinois Ornithological Society's annual Gull Frolic on Lake Michigan, the largest gull-watching event in the United States.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 528\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.75 x 8.5 x 6.4 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 29, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51758589346080,"sku":"9780691195896","price":39.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/d35db8443a3fcade2f40338fb477547a_c7f4a9fa-3731-49e4-9b75-0371d578fe4a.webp?v=1780129943","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-gull-guide-north-america-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}