Waterfowl Illustrated

Author : Celia Lewis
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1472906462
Total Pages : 300 pages
Book Rating : 4.65/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Illustrated Guide to Ducks and Geese and Other Domestic Fowl written by Celia Lewis and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2014-12-18 with total page 300 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Author : Steve Madge
Publisher : A&C Black
ISBN 13 : 1408138956
Total Pages : 298 pages
Book Rating : 4.53/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Wildfowl written by Steve Madge and published by A&C Black. This book was released on 2010-09-30 with total page 298 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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. 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.

Author : Roger Schroeder
Publisher : Stackpole Books
ISBN 13 : 9780811730945
Total Pages : 230 pages
Book Rating : 4.48/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Waterfowl Carving with J. D. Sprankle written by Roger Schroeder and published by Stackpole Books. This book was released on 1995-08 with total page 230 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fully illustrated guide to carving and painting decorative ducks. Field and painting notes, including working patterns of 25 species of ducks, hens, and drakes.

Author : Tricia Veasey
Publisher : Schiffer Publishing
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 306 pages
Book Rating : 4.96/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Waterfowl Illustrated written by Tricia Veasey and published by Schiffer Publishing. This book was released on 1983 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A beautiful waterfowl source book for carvers, taxidermists, ornithologists, and waterfowl enthusiasts. Close-up photographs show detailed feather patterns, color, and species information. Full species descriptions accompany these beautiful and important illustrations. A comprehensive state-by-state guide for observing the waterfowl in natural habitats includes national and local wildlife refuges, zoos, and other preserves.

Author : Sébastien Reeber
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780691162669
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.62/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Waterfowl of North America, Europe, and Asia written by Sébastien Reeber and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This is the ultimate guide for anyone who wants to identify the ducks, geese, and swans of North America, Europe, and Asia. With 72 stunning color plates (that include more than 920 drawings), over 650 superb photos, and in-depth descriptions, this book brings together the most current information on 84 species of Eurasian and North American waterfowl, and on more than 100 hybrids. The guide delves into taxonomy, identification features, determination of age and sex, geographic variations, measurements, voice, molt, and hybridization. In addition, the status of each species is treated with up-to-date details on distribution, population size, habitats, and life cycle. Color plates and photos are accompanied by informative captions and 85 distribution maps are also provided. Taken together, this is an unrivaled, must-have reference for any birder with an interest in the world's waterfowl."--Publisher's description.

Author : Richard LeMaster
Publisher : McGraw-Hill/Contemporary
ISBN 13 : 9780809254729
Total Pages : 228 pages
Book Rating : 4.27/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Waterfowl written by Richard LeMaster and published by McGraw-Hill/Contemporary. This book was released on 1983 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : William P. Johnson
Publisher : Texas A&M University Press
ISBN 13 : 1603448209
Total Pages : 194 pages
Book Rating : 4.08/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Texas Waterfowl written by William P. Johnson and published by Texas A&M University Press. This book was released on 2013-01-18 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this beautifully illustrated guide, two practicing wildlife biologists describe the life histories of forty-five species of ducks, geese, and swans that occur in Texas. For common species and those that breed in the state, each account begins with an interesting fact (such as, “Red-breasted Mergansers have been clocked at over 80 mph, the fastest recorded flight speed for a duck . . .”) and provides information on Texas distribution and harvest, population status, diet, range and habitats, reproduction, and appearance. Exquisite photographs, informative distribution maps, and a helpful source list accompany the species descriptions, and the book offers a glossary and full bibliography for those who want to explore the literature further. With the degradation and disappearance of the inland and coastal habitats that these birds depend upon, the natural history of these waterfowl species provides a vital reminder of the interconnectedness and crucial importance of all wetlands. Birders, biologists, landowners, hunters, outdoor enthusiasts, and all those interested in the health and preservation of our coastal and inland wetland resources will enjoy and learn from this book.

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Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781885106209
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.03/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Field Guide to Upland Birds and Waterfowl written by and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Chris G. Earley
Publisher : Buffalo, N.Y. ; Richmond Hill, Ont. : Firefly Books
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 164 pages
Book Rating : 4.61/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Waterfowl of Eastern North America written by Chris G. Earley and published by Buffalo, N.Y. ; Richmond Hill, Ont. : Firefly Books. This book was released on 2005 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Author : David Lack
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 104 pages
Book Rating : 4.40/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Evolution Illustrated by Waterfowl written by David Lack and published by . This book was released on 1974 with total page 104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: