The most comprehensive work yet to be published on the vast array of wild ducks indigenous to North America, and one of the most visually striking books of its kind, illustrated with a dimension of elegance found in very few nature books. Over 250 illustrations in color and black-and-white.
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An internationally recognized author of works on bird life has collaborated with a noted wildlife illustrator to produce a handsome, authoritative volume on an important group of waterfowl. Ducks (family ANATIDAE) are divided into several "tribes" depending on characteristics: surface-feeding, diving, whistling, etc. Fifty-two species are described in detail. There are color illustrations for 38 species, and many black-and-white drawings further complement the text. Distribution maps are provided for each species. Organization follows taxonomic order. Terminology follows British usage, but American popular names are also given. A clear and thoughtful introduction considers the impact of development and agriculture on the world's waterfowl. The brief bibliography has some minor flaws. Given the perennial interest in waterfowl as game birds and the popularity of birdwatching, Ducks of North America is a welcome addition to the literature. Its reasonable price puts it within reach of libraries unable to afford John C. Phillips's classic, The Natural History of the Ducks (Houghton, 1922-26), recently reprinted by Dover. Recommended for most libraries. Harry E. Whitmore, Arrowhead Lib. Sys., Virginia, Minn.
Copyright 1987 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 1987 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
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Beautifully illustrated reference book on ducks,
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This review is from: Ducks of North America and the Northern Hemisphere (Hardcover)
Trevor Boyer's beautiful and accurate illustrations make this book a must-have for anyone researching the physical attributes of various North American waterfowl. John Gooders writes well; the book is an easy and enjoyable read and not at all dry as one might find in other reference books. The only minor problem I have with it is that the birds are not presented in alphabetical order, making it a little tedious to locate them in the table of contents.
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Informative and lovely to look at,
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This review is from: Ducks of North America and the Northern Hemisphere (Hardcover)
Why paint ducks when a photograph will do? The answer is in this book's beautiful illustrations, which accompany the excellent text. The book informs in a readable and friendly way, and there's nothing dull about it: if you just want to browse among the ducks and appreciate their variety and beauty, you will also be rewarded. A very nice production all round.
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