{"product_id":"waterfowl-of-north-america-europe-and-asia-an-identification-guide-hardcover","title":"Waterfowl of North America, Europe, and Asia: An Identification Guide - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eSébastien Reeber\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe ultimate guide for identifying the waterfowl of North America and Eurasia\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis is the ultimate guide for anyone who wants to identify the ducks, geese, and swans of North America, Europe, and Asia. With 72 stunning color plates (that include more than 920 drawings), over 650 superb photos, and in-depth descriptions, this book brings together the most current information on 84 species of Eurasian and North American waterfowl, and on more than 100 hybrids. The guide delves into taxonomy, identification features, determination of age and sex, geographic variations, measurements, voice, molt, and hybridization. In addition, the status of each species is treated with up-to-date details on distribution, population size, habitats, and life cycle. Color plates and photos are accompanied by informative captions and 85 distribution maps are also provided. Taken together, this is an unrivaled, must-have reference for any birder with an interest in the world's waterfowl.\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA guide to the 84 species of ducks, geese, and swans of Europe, Asia, and North America\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e72 color plates with more than 920 illustrations of most plumages and subspecies, both in flight and standing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMore than 650 color photos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetails on taxonomy, identification features, determination of age and sex, geographic variations, measurements, voice, molt, hybridization, habitat and life cycle, range and populations, and status in captivity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e85 distribution maps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDescriptions and illustrations of more than 100 hybrids regularly encountered in the wild\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eWaterfowl of North America, Europe, and Asia\u003c\/i\u003e compiles an impressive amount of information and illustrates an extraordinary number of figures. Reeber should be congratulated for compiling such a deep and rich resource on the subject. This guide is a significant contribution to the ornithological community.\"\u003cb\u003e--Jessie Barry, Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSébastien Reeber\u003c\/b\u003e has been monitoring the birds of the National Nature Reserve of the Lake of Grand-Lieu in France for the National Society for Nature Protection (SNPN) since 1994. He is currently chairman of the French Rarities Committee and a regular contributor to the French birding magazine \u003ci\u003eOrnithos\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 656\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.7 x 9.5 x 7.1 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e February 16, 2016\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51757000458528,"sku":"9780691162669","price":49.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/dd2d3a7b77a60ff9f445cf4c9e4e7cc4.webp?v=1780091344","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/waterfowl-of-north-america-europe-and-asia-an-identification-guide-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}