Shorebirds of the Northern Hemisphere

A richly illustrated photographic guide to the shorebirds of the northern hemisphere, covering every species and subspecies in detail, with special emphasis on identification. Shorebirds are a very popular group of birds among birders of all standards, though their identification is often a challenge. Covering all the species of the northern hemisphere, this photographic guide provides all the information a birder will need at a glance.Lavishly illustrated with colour photography by the author, Shorebirds of the Northern Hemisphere focuses on specific and subspecific separation and on ageing to provide a complete identification resource. With this important book, it should be possible to identify every species in the region, and even to age it and assign it to a particular race.>

Product details

• Authors: Richard Chandler
• Publisher: Helm Christopher Publishers Ltd
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 27.04.2009
• EAN: 9781408107904
• ISBN: 978-1-4081-0790-4
• No. of pages: 448
• Dimensions: 157 mm x 235 mm x 26 mm
• Series: Helm Photographic Guides; Helm Photographic Guides
• Subjects: Guides > Nature; Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Biology > Zoology; NATURE / Animals / Birds, NATURE / Regional, Zoology: birds (ornithology), Birds (ornithology), Deltas, estuaries, coastal regions, Wildlife: birds and birdwatching: general interest, Coastal wetlands / tidal flats / mudflats