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Waders of Europe, Asia and North America
Paperback / softback
Main Details
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Waders of Europe, Asia and North America
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Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Don W. Taylor
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Illustrated by Stephen Message
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Series | Helm Field Guides |
Physical Properties |
Format:Paperback / softback | Pages:224 | Dimensions(mm): Height 234,Width 156 |
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Category/Genre | Birds |
ISBN/Barcode |
9780713652901
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Classifications | Dewey:598.3 |
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Audience | General | Professional & Vocational | |
Illustrations |
80 colour plates
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Publishing Details |
Publisher |
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
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Imprint |
Helm
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Publication Date |
30 November 2005 |
Publication Country |
United Kingdom
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Description
This quick-reference, field-friendly guide offers a complete identification reference to all of the sandpipers, plovers, stints and other waders found in Europe, Asia and North America. This new field guide offers a complete identification reference to all of the waders found in Europe, Asia and North America. The superb illustrations show birds at rest and in flight, in every plumage variant likely to be encountered in the region. More than eighty species have been grouped, especially on the flight plates, so that similar species are shown close to each other to avoid confusion. Facing text concisely summarises key identification pointers including appearance, voice and behaviour to aid quick identification when out-and-about. Clear, colour distribution maps are given for every species in this field-friendly guide.
Author Biography
Don Taylor is a lifelong birder with a particular interest in waders. His previous books include Birding in Kent (Helm). Stephen Message is an acclaimed bird artist whose work appears in many books and articles.
Reviews" a definitive guide to the 124 species of the northern hemisphere waders" Birdy World (April 2006) " an excellent resource " Birdwatch (May 2006) " the most significant book about waders to come out for some time this book is a real advance for wader fans everywhere." Birdtours.co.uk (29th August 2006) " it is an excellent reference publication, and those with a particular interest in shorebirds will certainly want to consider it." Scottish Bird News (September 2006) " this is a useful addition to wader identification guides and, unlike many 'field' guides, is small and light enough to carry easily in a field bag." The British Ornithologists' Union (2006)
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