Gulls Of The World

Author : Klaus Malling Olsen
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 370 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2018-03-27
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780691180595

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Gulls of the World by Klaus Malling Olsen Pdf

A comprehensive photographic guide to the world’s gull species With more than 50 gull species in the world, this family of seabirds poses some of the greatest field identification challenges of any bird group: age-related plumage changes, extensive variations within species, frequent hybridization, and complex distribution. Gulls of the World takes on these challenges and is the first book to provide a comprehensive look at these birds. Concise text emphasizes field identification, with in-depth discussion of variations as well as coverage of habitat, status, and distribution. Abundant photographs highlight identification criteria and, crucially, factor in age and subspecific field separation. Informative species accounts are accompanied by detailed color range maps. Gulls of the World is the most authoritative photographic guide to this remarkable bird family. The first book to provide in-depth coverage of all the world's gull species More than 600 stunning color photographs Concise text looks at variations, habitat, status, and distribution Informative species accounts and color range maps

Author : Klaus Malling Olsen
Publisher : A&C Black
Page : 607 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2010-06-30
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781408135778

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Gulls of Europe, Asia and North America by Klaus Malling Olsen Pdf

This eagerly awaited guide offers the most comprehensive treatment ever published on the gulls of Europe, Asia and North America. A total of 43 species is treated, and every species is described in considerable detail, with a full description of each plumage and racial variation. Gulls are intelligent, versatile, opportunistic, and ecological generalists. As such, they exploit a variety of habitats, both coastal and inland, take a wide range of food, and are often extremely abundant. They are also great wanderers, with several American species regularly appearing in Western Europe and vice versa. As well as identification criteria, this book includes an up-to-date assessment of the range and status of every species, together with information on patterns of vagrancy. This important guide is published at a critical time in the development of dull taxonomy. The large, white-headed forms occurring in the region comprise a superspecies complex, with the precise relationships between the various components still under considerable debate. A thorough illustrative and textual treatment of the group is much needed, and this book provided the most complete overview of the complex. The text is complemented not only by superb colour paintings by Hans Larrson, but also by a large selection of colour photographs, sourced from some of the finest bird photographers in the world. This is the essential reference to a fascinating and endlessly challenging group of birds.

Author : Steve N. G. Howell,Kirk Zufelt
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 360 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2019-08-20
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780691175010

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Oceanic Birds of the World by Steve N. G. Howell,Kirk Zufelt Pdf

A state-of-the-art photographic field guide to the world's oceanic birds Oceanic birds are among the most remarkable but least known of all birds, living at sea, far from the sight of most people. They offer unusual identification challenges—many species look similar and it can be difficult to get good views of fast-flying birds from a moving boat. The first field guide to the world's oceanic birds in more than two decades, this exciting and authoritative book draws on decades of firsthand experience on the open seas. It features clear text filled with original insights and new information and more than 2,200 carefully chosen color images that bring the ocean and its remarkable winged inhabitants to life. Never before have oceanic birds been presented in such an accessible and comprehensive way. The introduction discusses the many recent developments in seabird taxonomy, which are incorporated into the species accounts, and these accounts are arranged into groups that aid field identification. Each group and species complex has an introductory overview of its identification challenges, illustrated with clear comparative photos. The text describes flight manner, plumage variation related to age and molt, seasonal occurrence patterns, migration routes, and many other features. The result is an indispensable guide for exploring birding's last great frontier. A comprehensive, authoritative, and accessible guide to oceanic birds Covers more than 270 species Includes more than 2,200 color photos with concise captions noting key features Features careful species comparisons, overviews of the latest taxonomy, tips on how to observe and ID birds at sea, and much more

Author : Peter Adriaens,Mars Muusse,Philippe J. Dubois,édéric Jiguet
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2022-04-05
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780691222837

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Gulls of Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East by Peter Adriaens,Mars Muusse,Philippe J. Dubois,édéric Jiguet Pdf

"There is no summary for this book at this time"--

Author : Pete Dunne,Kevin Karlson
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2018-11-13
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780691156941

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Gulls Simplified by Pete Dunne,Kevin Karlson Pdf

A simpler and more user-friendly visual approach to gull identification This unique photographic field guide to North America’s gulls provides a comparative approach to identification that concentrates on the size, structure, and basic plumage features of gulls—gone are the often-confusing array of plumage details found in traditional guides. Featuring hundreds of color photos throughout, Gulls Simplified illustrates the variations of gull plumages for a variety of ages, giving readers strong visual reference points for each species. Extensive captions accompany the photos, which include comparative photo arrays, digitized photo arrays for each age group, and numerous images of each species—a wealth of visual information at your fingertips. This one-of-a-kind guide includes detailed species accounts and a distribution map for each gull. An essential field companion for North American birders, Gulls Simplified reduces the confusion commonly associated with gull identification, offering a more user-friendly way of observing these marvelous birds. Provides a simpler approach to gull identification Features a wealth of color photos for easy comparison among species Includes detailed captions that explain identification criteria and aging, with direct visual reinforcement above the captions Combines plumage details with a focus on size, body shape, and structural features for easy identification in the field Highlights important field marks and physical features for each gull

Author : Niko Tinbergen
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 1960
Category : Birds
ISBN : STANFORD:36105033305843

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The Herring Gull's World by Niko Tinbergen Pdf

Author : Marianne Taylor
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2020-10-27
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780691210865

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The Gull Next Door by Marianne Taylor Pdf

A uniquely personal meditation on Britain's gulls by one of today's leading wildlife writers From a distance, gulls are beautiful symbols of freedom over the oceanic wilderness. Up close, however, they can be loud, aggressive and even violent. Yet gulls fascinate birdwatchers, and seafarers regard them with respect and affection. The Gull Next Door explores the natural history of gulls and their complicated relationship with humans. Marianne Taylor grew up in an English seaside town where gulls are ever present. Today, she is a passionate advocate for these underappreciated birds. In this book, Taylor looks at the different gull species and sheds light on all aspects of the lives of gulls—how they find food, raise families, socialize and migrate across sea, coastland and countryside. She discusses the herring gull, Britain's best-known and most persecuted gull species, whose numbers are declining at an alarming rate. She looks at gulls in legend, fiction and popular culture, and explains what we can do to protect gull populations around the world. The Gull Next Door reveals deeper truths about these remarkable birds. They are thinkers and innovators, devoted partners and parents. They lead long lives and often indulge their powerful drive to explore and travel. But for all these natural gifts, many gull species are struggling to survive in the wild places they naturally inhabit, which is why they are now exploiting the opportunities of human habitats. This book shows how we might live more harmoniously with these majestic yet misunderstood birds.

Author : Professor John C. Coulson
Publisher : HarperCollins UK
Page : 496 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2019-04-04
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780008201449

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Gulls (Collins New Naturalist Library, Book 139) by Professor John C. Coulson Pdf

The gull is a familiar sight by the seaside, and one of the most recognisable bird species, but most people know surprisingly little about the lives and habits of these seafaring birds. John C. Coulson remedies this with a comprehensive overview of the gull.

Author : Roxanne Schinas
Publisher : Imperator Publishing
Page : 142 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2008-12-31
Category : Gulls
ISBN : 9780956072207

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Two Gulls and a Girl by Roxanne Schinas Pdf

Roxanne Schinas has always had a passion for wildlife. Long before she was old enough to read of Gerald Durrell's adventures she was emulating them, with pets ranging from rabbits and half-tame hedgehogs to toads, sticklebacks, locusts, and a crayfish. In the spring of 2008, while her family were cruising in southern Spain, Roxanne decided to make a survey of the seagull colony on an uninhabited island. The project began with a hand-drawn map on which the nests were plotted. Phase two was to have consisted in the study of the young birds growing up on the island, but when a local nature warden told her that most of the chicks would die, Roxanne found that she had a perfect excuse for "rescuing" two and bringing them home. Mother was not impressed... but the deed was done, and now the young naturalist had the opportunity to study, intimately, the development of Larus Cachinanns, the yellow-legged gull. Two Gulls and a Girl is Roxanne's record of events in the seagull colony and amongst her two hand-reared birds. Contains 92 black-and-white photos and illustrations. Foreword by Richard Williamson.

Author : David Alderton
Publisher : Lorenz Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Birds
ISBN : 0754821668

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The Complete Illustrated Encyclopedia of Birds of the World by David Alderton Pdf

Presents entries on bird species and families from around the world, with information on the physical characteristics, migration pattern, behavior, distribution, habitat, nest, eggs, and diet.

Author : Adam Nicolson
Publisher : Henry Holt and Company
Page : 416 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2018-02-06
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781250134196

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The Seabird's Cry by Adam Nicolson Pdf

Life itself could never have been sustainable without seabirds. As Adam Nicolson writes: "They are bringers of fertility, the deliverers of life from ocean to land." A global tragedy is unfolding. Even as we are coming to understand them, the number of seabirds on our planet is in freefall, dropping by nearly 70% in the last sixty years, a billion fewer now than there were in 1950. Of the ten birds in this book, seven are in decline, at least in part of their range. Extinction stalks the ocean and there is a danger that the grand cry of the seabird colony, rolling around the bays and headlands of high latitudes, will this century become little but a memory. Seabirds have always entranced the human imagination and NYT best-selling author Adam Nicolson has been in love with them all his life: for their mastery of wind and ocean, their aerial beauty and the unmatched wildness of the coasts and islands where every summer they return to breed. The seabird’s cry comes from an elemental layer in the story of the world. Over the last couple of decades, modern science has begun to understand their epic voyages, their astonishing abilities to navigate for tens of thousands of miles on featureless seas, their ability to smell their way towards fish and home. Only the poets in the past would have thought of seabirds as creatures riding the ripples and currents of the entire planet, but that is what the scientists are seeing now today.

Author : Fred Shaffer
Publisher : Schiffer Publishing
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2022-01-28
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0764362941

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Gulls of North America by Fred Shaffer Pdf

Although they are familiar and amusing characters, gulls are frequently dismissed as common "parking lot" birds or because their diverse species can be hard to identify. Both assumptions disregard the beauty and grace of gulls, which are among the most approachable of North America's birds. This photographic field guide provides a user-friendly introduction to the plumages of 27 North American gull species in different stages of maturity. Ranging in size from the dove-like Little Gull to the eagle-like Great Black-backed Gull, their behavior and habitats are equally varied. With more than 500 color photos, detailed captions, and fold-out comparison guides, this book allows readers to better appreciate these charismatic birds by learning shortcuts for easy identification in the field.

Author : Josep del Hoyo
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 967 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2020
Category : Birds
ISBN : 8416728372

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All the Birds of the World by Josep del Hoyo Pdf

Author : Les Beletsky
Publisher : Collins Publishers
Page : 513 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2007-01-11
Category : Birds
ISBN : 0007242360

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Birds of the World by Les Beletsky Pdf

This book captures the world’s birds. In more than 500 pages, ornithologist Les Beletsky has gathered over 1,600 original paintings that reveal the form, posture, and plumage of every single bird family found in the world, featuring illustrations of more than 1,300 avian species that are characteristic of the families.Detailed paintings are by eleven of the world’s leading bird artists, with many being published here for the first time.

Author : Steve N. G. Howell,Jon Dunn
Publisher : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Page : 534 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0618726411

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A Reference Guide to Gulls of the Americas by Steve N. G. Howell,Jon Dunn Pdf

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