Gulls Simplified
A Comparative Approach to Identification
Published on 13. November 2018
Book
Paperback/Softback
208 pages
978-0-691-15694-1 (ISBN)
Description
A simpler and more user-friendly visual approach to gull identification
This unique photographic field guide to North America's gulls provides a comparative approach to identification that concentrates on the size, structure, and basic plumage features of gulls-gone are the often-confusing array of plumage details found in traditional guides.
Featuring hundreds of color photos throughout, Gulls Simplified illustrates the variations of gull plumages for a variety of ages, giving readers strong visual reference points for each species. Extensive captions accompany the photos, which include comparative photo arrays, digitized photo arrays for each age group, and numerous images of each species-a wealth of visual information at your fingertips. This one-of-a-kind guide includes detailed species accounts and a distribution map for each gull.
An essential field companion for North American birders, Gulls Simplified reduces the confusion commonly associated with gull identification, offering a more user-friendly way of observing these marvelous birds.
Provides a simpler approach to gull identification
Features a wealth of color photos for easy comparison among species
Includes detailed captions that explain identification criteria and aging, with direct visual reinforcement above the captions
Combines plumage details with a focus on size, body shape, and structural features for easy identification in the field
Highlights important field marks and physical features for each gull
This unique photographic field guide to North America's gulls provides a comparative approach to identification that concentrates on the size, structure, and basic plumage features of gulls-gone are the often-confusing array of plumage details found in traditional guides.
Featuring hundreds of color photos throughout, Gulls Simplified illustrates the variations of gull plumages for a variety of ages, giving readers strong visual reference points for each species. Extensive captions accompany the photos, which include comparative photo arrays, digitized photo arrays for each age group, and numerous images of each species-a wealth of visual information at your fingertips. This one-of-a-kind guide includes detailed species accounts and a distribution map for each gull.
An essential field companion for North American birders, Gulls Simplified reduces the confusion commonly associated with gull identification, offering a more user-friendly way of observing these marvelous birds.
Provides a simpler approach to gull identification
Features a wealth of color photos for easy comparison among species
Includes detailed captions that explain identification criteria and aging, with direct visual reinforcement above the captions
Combines plumage details with a focus on size, body shape, and structural features for easy identification in the field
Highlights important field marks and physical features for each gull
Reviews / Votes
"One of American Birding Podcast's Best Bird Books of 2018 (Nate Swick)" "One of British Birds' Best Bird Books of 2019" "This is probably the closest thing to a Gulling for Dummies there is."---Jennie Erin Smith, Wall Street Journal "Gulls Simplified is an accessible, informative, and even humorous guide to identifying these wide-ranging, wily birds."---The Editors, Audubon "This clearly-written and beautifully-illustrated book is a must-have for all birders, presenting a simplified method for identifying all those confusing gull species of North America." * GrrlScientist * "In a birding world that celebrates identification, there are surprisingly few articles and books on gull identification. So, we need to lift a glass to 2018, a year that has given us Gulls of the World: A Photographic Field Guide by Klaus Malling Olsen and Gulls Simplified: A Comparative Approach to Identification by Pete Dunne and Kevin T. Karlson. . . . [T]he bar here is high, there are expectations of excellent writing, high-quality photographs, a friendly yet educational approach, and a high level of expertise. . . . And, yes, they succeed on all points."---Donna Schulman, 10,000 Birds Book Review "These images teamed with the friendly style of writing make you want to read and study everycorner of this book, every paragraph, every caption and to top off the enjoyment - a quiz! Oh yes,
this book has a photographic quiz at the back, and it is great fun - really!
"---Sarah Harris, British Trust for Ornithology "The overall design of the book is excellent and the photographs are the best collection I've seen. . . . The combination of simple approach, brilliant photos and the readable style encourages all birders to dip their toes into the wonderful world of gulls!"---Dawn Balmer, British Birds "[This book may] finally [get] you into gulls."---John Miles, Birdwatching Magazine
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
New Jersey
United States
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Illustrations
330 color illus.
Dimensions
Height: 241 mm
Width: 191 mm
Thickness: 20 mm
Weight
710 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-691-15694-1 (9780691156941)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Additional editions
E-Book
11/2018
1st Edition
Princeton University Press
€26.49
Available for download
Persons
Pete Dunne is retired director of the Cape May Bird Observatory. His books include Hawks in Flight; Birds of Prey (with Kevin T. Karlson); and Pete Dunne's Essential Field Guide Companion. Kevin T. Karlson is an accomplished birder, tour leader, and wildlife photographer. His books include the Peterson Reference Guide to Birding by Impression and The Shorebird Guide.