Pdf waterfowl of north america europe and asia download. This basic outdoor reference for hunters covers bird identification and actual hunting strategies for 27 major species of puddle ducks, diving ducks, and geese. See more ideas about birds, beautiful birds and pet birds. Ducks, geese, and swans of north america 2volume set nhbs. The procedure for using it is comparable to that used for all such dualchoice or dichotomous keys. Jun 22, 2017 this waterfowl guide also carries a strong underlying conservation message. We have for years worked closely with duck hunters that are completing ultimate waterfowl challenges or other variations of the north america waterfowl species list. Following is a list of species, subspecies and varieties of game animals. Waterfowl id duck id goose id north texas waterfowl. Get trip specials, cancellations, and tags deadlines delivered to your inbox. Waterfowl of north america quick reference publishing. This is the ultimate guide for anyone who wants to identify the ducks, geese, and swans of north america, europe, and asia. This book covers all the native and vagrant species of birds seen on the north american continent.
An identification guide by sebastien reeber is an exhaustively comprehensive reference book that is sure to bring joy to the heart of every birder who slowly scopes through the hundreds of ducks in the local marsh or bay and eventually, after an hour or so, looks up, smiles, and says, i have a. Species accounts show perched, swimming and flight photos, with males and females illustrated where. The book s 72 color plates, indepth descriptive species accounts, global distribution maps, and corresponding photographs represent the variation of plumage by age class, gender, and molting stage for ducks, geese, and swans of north america and eurasia. Waterfowl species outside of the official uwc na waterfowl species list there are several other species of waterfowl that may be harvested in north america and many other waterfowl species found worldwide that do not fall into the 41 species of the official uwc north american waterfowl list, that may be harvested by a uwc participant. The complete ducks, geese, and swans hardcover june 1, 1987. Waterfowl identification a guide to identifying north american waterfowl. View illustrations, fullcolor photos, and video footage of each species. Sampel pages are provided to help the reader to determine if the book may be of interest to purchase. When taking flight, they spring into the air instead of pattering across the water. The uwc has put together a beautiful 19 x 27 official north american waterfowl species laminated poster that showcases all 41 of the different waterfowl species that inhabit the lands and waters of north america. Waterfowl of north america contains 185 color photos of all the breeding and commonly occurring waterfowl species found in north america. Waterfowl of eastern north america by chris earley, paperback. Whether its dangerous game or wary ungulates, fur or feathers, north america has it. Below are the three different categories of waterfowl we.
Waterfowl of eastern north america is a richly illustrated pocketsized field guide for birders and naturalists. The book called the complete birds of north america, is a book recommended to be part of any birders library. Ideal for the armchair bird enthusiast or dedicated bird watcher, this book includes stunning fullcolor photographs, revealing each species with unrivaled clarity. Originally designed for the federal junior duck stamp program, it features breeding pairs of ducks both on the water and in flight, in addition to geese and swan species. The books 72 color plates, indepth descriptive species accounts, global distribution maps, and corresponding photographs represent the variation of plumage by age class, gender, and molting stage for ducks, geese, and swans of north america and eurasia. Identifying waterfowl gives many hours of enjoyment to millions of people. Waterfowl comprise some of the most popular and wellstudied animals. With 72 stunning color plates that include more than 920 drawings, over 650 superb photos, and indepth descriptions, this book brings together the most current information on 84 species of eurasian and north american waterfowl, and on more than 100 hybrids.
This guide will help you recognize birds on the wingit emphasizes their fall and winter plumage patterns as well as size, shape, and flight characteristics. Adult females have a greybrown body with a greyish face with a darker bill, cap and a cheek stripe. Audubon protects birds and the places they need, today and tomorrow. Waterfowl of north america contains 185 colour photos of all the breeding and commonly occurring waterfowl species found in north america. In addition to the adventure and recreational values inherent to various duck hunting destinations are the myriad of waterfowl species represented. Apr 02, 2005 waterfowl of eastern north america is a richly illustrated pocketsized field guide for birders and naturalists. For each species the distribution with range maps for all breeding species, weights and measurements, information on identification in the hand and in the field, criteria for determining age and sex, and north american subspecies are given.
Each species account contains a synopsis and in depth sections on. For reasons alluded, some species and sub species were omitted. Uwc official north american waterfowl species poster. Bellrose describes 55 different species of waterfowl. Ducks species, age and sex identification of ducks using wing plumage 11 mb the most widely known book used to help people speciate, age, and sex duck wings can be found below. It shows, by region, various books that are current, antique, or simply unique. Pdf on oct 1, 2016, douglas c osborne and others published waterfowl of north america, europe, and asia. Identification guide, published posthumously through the efforts of his friends, is the culmination of todds lifelong effort to photograph and conserve waterfowl.
Yet so many of these birds are disregarded by selfanointed waterfowl sophisticates, wholl tell you there are really only two ducks. Waterfowl of north america, europe, and asia princeton. A readable, indepth, and uptodate discussion of the biology of every species known to breed in north america, 46 in all. Waterfowl species outside of the official na waterfowl species list there are several other species of waterfowl that may be harvested in north america and many other waterfowl species found worldwide that do not fall into the. Comparison pages group similarlooking birds on a single spread for quick reference. Each species includes information such as pictures identifying the species, outfitters offering the hunt and location of the species in north america click on each species for more information. A field guide to native north american species wildlife and nature identification. New for 2015 the uwc has put together a beautiful 19 x 27 official north american waterfowl species laminated poster that showcases all 41 of the different waterfowl species that inhabit the lands and waters of north america. Sep 15, 20 waterfowl of north america contains 185 color photos of all the breeding and commonly occurring waterfowl species found in north america. Waterfowl north american birds birds of north america. It is designed specifically to help birders identify ducks, geese and shorebirds and become familiar with the features and colors to look for upon sighting a bird.
A longtimed member of the aba, betton has seen over 7,700 species of birds in 100 different countries. Important waterfowl species in georgia in his classic book, ducks, geese, and swans of north america, frank c. Waterfowl hunting ducks and geese of north america 24. List of endangered species in north america wikipedia. The trumpeter swan cygnus buccinator is a species of swan found in north america. Apr 05, 2016 waterfowl of north america, europe, and asia. Waterfowl south america trips worldwide trophy adventures. Cormorants phalacrocoracidae birds of north america. A guide to the 84 species of ducks, geese, and swans of europe, asia, and north america 72 color plates with more than 920 illustrations of most plumages and subspecies, both in flight and standing more than 650 color photos. We very carefully chose species that are readily available to todays hunters of north american waterfowl species. As of november 1, 2009, the united states fish and wildlife service listed approximately 1,200 animals and 750 plants as endangered or threatened in north america. Each species includes information such as pictures identifying the species, outfitters offering the hunt and location of the species in north america click on each species. Some similar species are shown side by side to allow for easier id comparison. How hunters and artists helped save north americas waterfowl.
This waterfowl guide also carries a strong underlying conservation message. Each waterfowl species listed in the uwc waterfowl species poster comes with the common and scientific nam. Find a diver in much the same habitat and youve probably found a ringnecked duck. One simply chooses which of the initial descriptive couplets a or a best fits the unknown bird. Explore the various species of north american waterfowl divided into these five categories. Find a dabbling duck on a woodland pond or stream and its likely to be a wood duck. It is the american counterpart and a close relative of the whooper swan cygnus cygnus of eurasia, and even has been considered the same species by some authorities. In georgia, only a few of these species are seen in any great numbers. Pages that include the primary discussions of each species are indicated by boldface under the species vernacular name and its. North america boasts more than 30 species of ducks. The books 72 color plates, indepth descriptive species accounts, global distribution maps, and corresponding photographs represent the. The north american waterfowl list numbers 48 obtainable species.
A field guide to native north american species highlights north americas most common waterfowl species. Arcticory waterfowl of north america, europe, and asia. Learn more about their behavior, migration patterns, and the sounds they make. We provide illustrations, fullcolor photos, and video footage of each species. Vernacular names for subspecies are only indexed to those pages where they may be listed among the subspecies included in the species accounts. The key on the following pages provides an efficient means of identifying virtually all north american waterfowl that may be examined in the hand. A field guide to native north american species highlights north america s most common waterfowl species. As of november 1, 2009, the united states fish and wildlife service listed approximately 1,200 animals and 750 plants as endangered or threatened in north america below is a partial list. A new classic for north american waterfowl and their watchers. The north american waterfowl identification guide is a joint effort of delta waterfowl and the u.
The heaviest living bird native to north america, it is also the largest extant species of waterfowl with a wingspan that may exceed 10 ft 3. Concise and accurate information on each species includes. Dabbling ducks, or puddle ducks, frequent shallow waters such as flooded fields and marshes. Covers all of north americas ducks, geese, and swans. Many north american duck species are at the lowest numbers recorded. Waterfowl species outside of the official na waterfowl species list there are several other species of waterfowl that may be harvested in north america and many other waterfowl species found worldwide that do not fall into the 41 species of the official north american waterfowl list.
North texas waterfowl has compiled a waterfowl id for you to explore the various species of north american waterfowl you will have the opportunity to shoot when hunting with us. The ruddy duck oxyura jamaicensis is a duck from north america and the andes mountains of south america, one of the stiff tailed. A field guide to native north american species wildlife. One species can serve as an example of how much has been learned recently. The waterfowl bible with the awardwinning crossleystyle plates. Apr 21, 2016 a longtimed member of the aba, betton has seen over 7,700 species of birds in 100 different countries. Ducks anatidae birds of north america north american.
Feb 16, 2016 this is the ultimate guide for anyone who wants to identify the ducks, geese, and swans of north america, europe, and asia. Dabbling ducks are typically birds of fresh, shallow marshes and rivers rather than of large lakes and bays. Sep 20, 2016 the picture book for duck and goose species collectors. It provides information on all the birds listed on the aba bird list.
North american waterfowl species list ramsey russells. We can admire the incredible beauty of the wood duckas well as the additional 40 species of migratory waterfowl in north americaknowing that our support of successful conservation programs like the duck stamp will ensure that future generations will find equal or greater sources of wonder. Waterfowl of north america contains 185 color photos of all the breeding and. English vernacular names of waterfowl indexed here are in general those used in this book for species or larger groupings. If all the readers of this book come together as one, we can better protect the things we love. They are good divers, but usually feed by dabbling. Each year more than 4 million hunters pursue waterfowl species in north america alone. That doesnt include small game species, such as squirrels and prairie dogs, or the more than 100 species of waterfowl and upland birds found across the continent. Adult males have a rustred body, a blue bill, and a white face with a black cap.
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