764481
9781885106209
This full color pocket field guide includes everything needed to correctly identify 73 species of North American waterfowl & game birds. Chris Smith's excellent full color illustrations detail every important aspect of each bird & are complemented by concise, informative descriptions. From grouse & quail to puddle ducks & divers, every important game bird in North America is covered. There has never been such a thorough, useful field guide for important game birds. You will find 23 North American upland game birds & 50 waterfowl species covered, along with: * Detailed full color illustrations * Full color distribution maps for each species * Thorough descriptions covering special features of identification, habitat, breeding habits, vocalizations, & flock information for waterfowl * Special features of identification are also illustrated, including the wings of each waterfowl species to aid in identification of individual species & between male & female within a species There are also diagrams for both upland game birds & waterfowl showing every part of the bird that is used in identification. A flyway map of North America is accompanied by a detailed list showing the degree of occurrence for each waterfowl species in the different flyways.Smith, Christopher E. is the author of 'Field Guide to Upland Birds and Waterfowl' with ISBN 9781885106209 and ISBN 1885106203.
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