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
- ISBN10 0691142815
- ISBN13 9780691142814
- Publish Date 26 July 2009
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 19 January 2015
- Publish Country US
- Imprint Princeton University Press
- Format Paperback (US Trade)
- Pages 480
- Language English
- URL https://press.princeton.edu/titles/8997.html