By Frank S. Todd

This 500-page comprehensive volume covers the natural history of each of more than 160 members of the ducks, geese, swans and screamers of the world. Beautifully illustrated and authoritative, this remarkable book is destined to become the ultimate reference work on the waterfowl of the world. The eighteen chapters deal with every aspect of waterfowl biology, including habitat, distribution, plumage, migration, feeding, courtship, predators and mortality. A separate appendix includes weights of virtually every species and subspecies of waterfowl. Concise full-color range maps accompany each species account. The more than 750 beautifully reproduced photographs represent a lifetime of intensive research and field study by the author. This definitive volume on the Anseriformes will prove invaluable to anyone interested in the natural history of the waterfowl--whether teacher, student, naturalist, bird watcher, conservationist, aviculturist or ornithologist. Click for a larger image ISBN 0-934797-11-0 Over 750 Color Photos 504 pages - 10.5" x 13" Hard Cover - $80.00 Special Offer 15% Discount!

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Handbook of Waterfowl Identification by Frank S. Todd This pocket-sized guide to the ducks, geese and swans of the world is the perfect companion piece to the Natural History of the Waterfowl. Especially designed to be carried in the field, it is printed on fine coated paper and the cover is extra-heavily laminated to give years of durable service in the field. Each of the almost 160 species and subspecies of the world's waterfowl is illustrated in full color with a map clearly depicting its range. An appendix that includes weights, clutch size, egg description and fledging period of every species and subspecies of waterfowl is also included. This field guide will satisfy the most discriminating waterfowl enthusiast. Click for a larger image ISBN 0-934797-14-5 112 pages - 5.5" x 8.5" Paper - $19.95 Special Offer 15% Discount!