The Great Gallery of Ducks and Other Waterfowl

The Great Gallery of Ducks and Other Waterfowl
Author: Richard LeMaster
Publisher: Stackpole Books
Total Pages: 786
Release: 1995
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 9780811707060

LeMaster's classic illustrated reference. Habits, behavior, and appearance of 27 species of ducks and waterfowl.

Wings on the Water

Wings on the Water
Author: Steve Maslowski
Publisher: Ampry Publishing, LLC
Total Pages: 242
Release: 2012
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1881982866

Combines the best reference articles from the pages of "Wildfowl Carving Magazine" with a new collection of images Provides a wealth of information about more than two dozen aquatic birds An in-depth look at a variety of ducks and geese for carvers and waterfowl enthusiasts alike, described in vivid prose from the magazine's best writers Detailed, intoxicating images by Steve Maslowski, one of the stalwart veterans of wildlife photography

Waterfowl of Eastern North America

Waterfowl of Eastern North America
Author: Chris G. Earley
Publisher: Buffalo, N.Y. ; Richmond Hill, Ont. : Firefly Books
Total Pages: 164
Release: 2005
Genre: Nature
ISBN:

An indispensable field guide and reference for birders. The eastern Continental Divide from Florida to Ontario contains the world's largest network of freshwater lakes, rivers, wetlands and coastal waters. It is home to an astonishingly large variety of ducks, geese, and other waterfowl. Waterfowl of Eastern North America is a richly illustrated pocket-sized field guide for birders and naturalists. Full-color photographs show these birds in their natural habitats in each season. Comparison pages group similar-looking birds on a single spread for quick reference. Concise and accurate information on each species includes: Common name Biological classification Identifying features Seasonal changes to plumage color. The detailed information on each species is concisely organized and includes the differences between male and female, seasonal and immature plumage, morphs and distinctive markings. The coverage includes: Ducks and geese Swans and pelicans Loons, grebes and cormorants. Waterfowl of Eastern North America also features essential information for birders who want to support conservation groups that protect waterfowl and their quickly disappearing habitats.

Guide to Ducks and Geese

Guide to Ducks and Geese
Author: Chuck Hagner
Publisher: Stackpole Books
Total Pages: 143
Release: 2006-08-04
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 0811743039

An easy-to-use introduction and ID guide. Includes all North American ducks and geese. With a "What to Look For" list for each species.

Waterfowl Identification

Waterfowl Identification
Author: Richard LeMaster
Publisher: Stackpole Books
Total Pages: 80
Release: 1996
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 9780811729826

Instructions for identifying 40 species of ducks, geese and swans.

Ducks, Geese, and Swans of North America

Ducks, Geese, and Swans of North America
Author: Guy Baldassarre
Publisher: JHU Press
Total Pages: 1183
Release: 2014-11-15
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1421408082

The best-selling and authoritative reference book on waterfowl has been fully revised and updated by one of the world’s most respected waterfowl biologists. Honorable Mention for the PROSE Award for Excellence, Multivolume/Science of the Association of American Publishers Ducks, Geese, and Swans of North America has been hailed as a classic since the first edition was published in 1942. A must-have for professional biologists, birders, waterfowl hunters, decoy collectors, and wildlife managers, this fully revised and updated edition provides definitive information on the continent's forty-six species. Maps of both winter and breeding ranges are presented with stunning images by top waterfowl photographers and the acclaimed original artwork of Robert W. (Bob) Hines. Originally authored by F. H. Kortright and later revised by Frank Bellrose, this latest edition, which has been meticulously updated by renowned waterfowl biologist Guy Baldassarre, continues the legacy of esteemed authors. Each species account contains in-depth sections on: • identification • distribution • migration behavior • habitat • population status • breeding biology • rearing of young • recruitment and survival • food habits and feeding ecology • molts and plumages • conservation and management To facilitate identification, the species accounts also include detailed illustrations of wings. An appendix contains comparative illustrations of ducklings, goslings, and cygnets. This edition of Ducks, Geese, and Swans consists of two volumes, printed in full color, and packaged in a slipcase, along with a CD containing references and additional maps.

The Illustrated Guide to Ducks and Geese and Other Domestic Fowl

The Illustrated Guide to Ducks and Geese and Other Domestic Fowl
Author: Celia Lewis
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Total Pages: 300
Release: 2014-12-18
Genre: Pets
ISBN: 1472906462

Covering 65 domestic breeds of ducks, geese, guineafowl, quail, turkeys and peafowl, the book gives an insight into the individual personalities and attributes of each kind of bird. With just a little land and available water, you can raise a variety of domestic fowl, from friendly ducks and characterful geese to guineafowl, dainty quail, placid turkeys or even peafowl. Illustrated with the author's charming watercolour paintings, this book is packed with practical tips on keeping domestic fowl and selecting the right breed for your circumstances. The breed profiles are written in engaging text and include the history and place of origin, colour combinations, differences between male and female birds, the appearance of hatchlings and the numbers of eggs to expect. As well as selecting an appropriate breed, you need to consider your neighbours, the kinds of bird you can and should keep, whether you want them for eggs or as pets, and whether you want to breed them. The book offers helpful advice on all these issues and also on housing, the provision of water, feeding and the noise and impact your birds will have, as well as preventing and treating common ailments. Whether you are starting out as a smallholder, are interested in raising a few ducks or geese in a suburban or rural setting, or are simply a devotee of domestic fowl there is plenty to captivate you in this book.

Why Ducks Do that

Why Ducks Do that
Author: Chuck Petrie
Publisher:
Total Pages: 104
Release: 2006
Genre: Nature
ISBN:

Why Ducks Do That answers many of the common, and some not-so-common, questions about the waterfowl species that share our world. The insightful text of Chuck Petrie is paired with beautiful color photos by the nation's leading wildlife photographers, making this book a delightful read for anyone who ponders the life of birds.

Waterfowl of the World

Waterfowl of the World
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages:
Release: 2021-12-06
Genre:
ISBN: 9781591522942

Through the images of award-winning photographer Gary Kramer and the words of Kramer and Greg Mensik, Waterfowl of the World takes readers on a visual and literary journey in search of all 167 species of ducks, geese, and swans on Earth. Among these are a few on the brink of extinction, like the Madagascar Pocharand Brazilian Merganser; and those that are struggling, such as the White-winged Duck and Baer's Pochard.

Wildfowl

Wildfowl
Author: Steve Madge
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Total Pages: 299
Release: 2010-09-30
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 1408134985

A summary of information on 154 species of duck, geese and swans of the world intended as an identification manual for the wildfowl enthusiast that goes beyond a regional basis and is light enough to be used as a handy reference book in the field. Wildfowl is a unique combination of scientifically accurate information compressed into an easy-to-use format which has been planned to give anyone a greater understanding of the lives of this fascinating group of birds. The 47 superb colour plates form the backbone of the book, each plate being accompanied by an informative caption page summarising the criteria required to identify, and in many cases, to age and sex each species, along with an easy-to-use cross reference system to the main body of text. The text not only clarifies identification techniques but fully discusses problematic plumages in detail as well as providing a summary on world distribution and status complemented by clear distribution maps.