Gulls Simplified : A Comparative Approach to Identification / Kevin Karlson, Pete Dunne.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Dunne, Pete, author.

Karlson, Kevin, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

North America.

Genre:

Electronic books.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (206 pages, 2 unnumbered pages of plates) : illustrations, maps

Edition:

1st edition.

Place of Publication:

Princeton, NJ : Princeton University Press, [2018]

Language Note:

In English.

Summary:

A simpler and more user-friendly visual approach to gull identificationThis 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 identificationFeatures a wealth of color photos for easy comparison among speciesIncludes detailed captions that explain identification criteria and aging, with direct visual reinforcement above the captionsCombines plumage details with a focus on size, body shape, and structural features for easy identification in the fieldHighlights important field marks and physical features for each gull

Contents:

Frontmatter

CONTENTS

Basic Anatomical Terms

Glossary

INTRODUCTION

TRADITIONAL GULL ID PROBLEMS

SPECIES ACCOUNTS

SMALL TO MEDIUM-SIZED GULLS AND HOODED GULLS

GRAY-BACKED WHITE-HEADED GULLS

LARGE DARK-BACKED GULLS

DARK HORSE GULLS (Rare or Unlikely Gulls)

HYBRID GULLS

QUIZ AND REVIEW

ANSWERS TO QUIZ PHOTOS

APPENDIX

BIBLIOGRAPHY

PHOTOGRAPHER CREDITS

INDEX

Notes:

Description based on online resource; title from PDF title page (publisher's Web site, viewed 23. Mai 2019)

ISBN:

9780691185521

0691185522

OCLC:

1057669992