A comprehensive photographic guide to the gull species of the Western
Palearctic
Gulls occupy a particularly important place in the world of birds. But
because they are notoriously difficult to identify, they have been
relatively neglected in the ornithological literature. Gulls of Europe,
North Africa, and the Middle East offers the most up-to-date guide for
gull identification in Europe and beyond. With a direct and visual
approach, and an abundance of beautiful color photographs, this book
provides thorough accounts of all species and subspecies of gulls found
in the Western Palearctic. The guide compares similar taxa and addresses
the complexities of identifying hybrids. Gulls of Europe, North Africa,
and the Middle East will be the standard work for identifying these
birds for some time to come.
- Richly illustrated with nearly 1,400 color photographs
- Thorough accounts of all species and subspecies of gulls found in the
Western Palearctic
- Up-to-date information for easy and accurate identification of 45
species