A state-of-the-art photographic field guide to the world's oceanic
birds
Oceanic birds are among the most remarkable but least known of all
birds, living at sea, far from the sight of most people. They offer
unusual identification challenges--many species look similar and it can
be difficult to get good views of fast-flying birds from a moving boat.
The first field guide to the world's oceanic birds in more than two
decades, this exciting and authoritative book draws on decades of
firsthand experience on the open seas. It features clear text filled
with original insights and new information and more than 2,200 carefully
chosen color images that bring the ocean and its remarkable winged
inhabitants to life. Never before have oceanic birds been presented in
such an accessible and comprehensive way.
The introduction discusses the many recent developments in seabird
taxonomy, which are incorporated into the species accounts, and these
accounts are arranged into groups that aid field identification. Each
group and species complex has an introductory overview of its
identification challenges, illustrated with clear comparative photos.
The text describes flight manner, plumage variation related to age and
molt, seasonal occurrence patterns, migration routes, and many other
features.
The result is an indispensable guide for exploring birding's last great
frontier.
- A comprehensive, authoritative, and accessible guide to oceanic
birds
- Covers more than 270 species
- Includes more than 2,200 color photos with concise captions noting key
features
- Features careful species comparisons, overviews of the latest
taxonomy, tips on how to observe and ID birds at sea, and much more
