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    Gulls Simplified: A Comparative Approach to Identification
    Gulls Simplified: A Comparative Approach to Identification
    Gulls Simplified: A Comparative Approach to Identification
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    Gulls Simplified: A Comparative Approach to Identification

    By Pete Dunne and Kevin T. Karlson

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    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
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherPrinceton University Press
    Release dateNov 13, 2018
    ISBN9780691185521
    Gulls Simplified: A Comparative Approach to Identification
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    Pete Dunne

    Pete Dunne is an author and founder of the World Series of Birding, former Director of Natural History Information for the New Jersey Audubon Society, and former director of the Cape May Bird Observatory. An experienced tour leader, he is well-known for his columns and contributions to publications such as American Birds and Birding. He is also the author of more than twenty books, including Birds of Prey, Gulls Simplified, The Art of Pishing, The Wind Masters, and, most recently, The Shorebirds of North America. 

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