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Gulls Simplified : A Comparative Approach to Identification

Title
Gulls Simplified : A Comparative Approach to Identification / Kevin T. Karlson, Pete Dunne.
ISBN
9780691185521
Publication
Princeton, NJ : Princeton University Press, [2018]
Copyright Notice Date
©2019
Physical Description
1 online resource (208 p.)
Local Notes
Access is available to the Yale community.
Notes
In English.
Access and use
Access restricted by licensing agreement.
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
Variant and related titles
De Gruyter University Press eBook pilot project 2018.
Format
Books / Online
Language
English
Added to Catalog
June 09, 2022
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
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