{"product_id":"ducks-geese-and-swans-of-north-america-revised-and-updated-2nd-ed","title":"Ducks, Geese, and Swans of North America (Revised and Updated) (2ND ed.)","description":"\n\u003ctable align=\"center\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"2\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"productDetailSmallElements\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMarc Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncludes bibliographical references and index.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommendation Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGuy Baldassarre has hit the target. His remake of the Kortright\/Bellrose classic provides good biological descriptions, wonderful photographs and illustrations, and easy-to-understand information about waterfowl. I would encourage every hunter and enthusiast to have these books as an educational guide to waterfowl and their needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommendation Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen, as an eleven-year-old in 1942, I read F. H. Kortright's first edition of this book, it altered the trajectory of my life. Every subsequent edition, including this latest update by Guy Baldassarre, has improved the landmark reference. I can't imagine that anyone interested in waterfowl or wetlands can live without this indispensable book.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommendation Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreating a brand-new version of such a timeless and previously revised classic is a risky venture indeed, but nobody could be better suited for this monumental task than Guy Baldassarre. He has created a stunning new classic, at once magnificent in its visual appeal and truly comprehensive in its scientific breadth and depth. Hats off to Guy for dedicating himself to this project with such obvious passion, patience, and skill. This book absolutely belongs on the shelf or coffee table of anyone who has ever marveled at waterfowl, whether through their binoculars or from inside the duck blind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrief Description\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tTwo volumes in case with CD-ROM in pocket in volume 2.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJacket Description\/Flap\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003ci\u003eDucks, Geese, and Swans of North America\u003c\/i\u003e has been hailed as a classic since the first edition was published in 1942. A must-have for professional biologists, birders, waterfowl hunters, decoy collectors, and wildlife managers, this fully revised and updated edition provides definitive information on the continent's forty-six species. Maps of both winter and breeding ranges are presented with images by top waterfowl photographers and the acclaimed original artwork of Robert W. (Bob) Hines. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginally authored by F. H. Kortright and later revised by Frank Bellrose, this latest edition, which has been meticulously updated by renowned waterfowl biologist Guy Baldassarre, continues the legacy of esteemed authors. Each species account contains in-depth sections on: \u003cbr\u003e- identification\u003cbr\u003e- distribution\u003cbr\u003e- migration behavior\u003cbr\u003e- habitat\u003cbr\u003e- population status\u003cbr\u003e- breeding biology\u003cbr\u003e- rearing of young\u003cbr\u003e- recruitment and survival\u003cbr\u003e- food habits and feeding ecology \u003cbr\u003e- molts and plumages\u003cbr\u003e- conservation and management \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo facilitate identification, the species accounts also include detailed illustrations of wings. An appendix contains comparative illustrations of ducklings, goslings, and cygnets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGuy Baldassarre has hit the target. His remake of the Kortright\/Bellrose classic provides good biological descriptions, wonderful photographs and illustrations, and easy-to-understand information about waterfowl. I would encourage every hunter and enthusiast to have these books as an educational guide to waterfowl and their needs.--H. Dale Hall, CEO, Ducks Unlimited, Inc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen, as an eleven-year-old in 1942, I read F. H. Kortright's first edition of this book, it altered the trajectory of my life. Every subsequent edition, including this latest update by Guy Baldassarre, has improved the landmark reference. I can't imagine that anyone interested in waterfowl or wetlands can live without this indispensable book.--Paul A. Johnsgard, University of Nebraska-Lincoln\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreating a brand-new version of such a timeless and previously revised classic is a risky venture indeed, but nobody could be better suited for this monumental task than Guy Baldassarre. He has created a stunning new classic, at once magnificent in its visual appeal and truly comprehensive in its scientific breadth and depth. Hats off to Guy for dedicating himself to this project with such obvious passion, patience, and skill. This book absolutely belongs on the shelf or coffee table of anyone who has ever marveled at waterfowl, whether through their binoculars or from inside the duck blind.--John W. Fitzpatrick, Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003eGuy Baldassarre\u003c\/b\u003e was a professor of wildlife ecology at the State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry in Syracuse until his death in 2012. He is the coauthor of the textbook, \u003ci\u003eWaterfowl Ecology and Management.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cbr\u003eJohns Hopkins University Press\u003cbr\u003eBaltimore\u003cbr\u003ewww.press.jhu.edu\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis product consists of two volumes, packaged in a slipcase along with a CD containing references and additional maps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eISBN 13: 978-1-4214-0751-7\u003cbr\u003eISBN 10: 1-4214-0751-5\u003cbr\u003e[Use barcode for ISBN 13: 978-1-4214-0751-7]\u003cbr\u003eCover design: \u003cbr\u003eCover illustration: Northern Pintail. GaryKramer.net\u003cbr\u003eAuthor photo: \u003cbr\u003eHOLD SPACE FOR AUTHOR PHOTO X: \\marketing\\author photos\u003c\/p\u003e--John W. Fitzpatrick, Cornell Lab of Ornithology \"Midwest Book Review\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommendation Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Guy Baldassarre has hit the target. His remake of the Kortright\/Bellrose classic provides good biological descriptions, wonderful photographs and illustrations, and easy-to-understand information about waterfowl. I would encourage every hunter and enthusiast to have these books as an educational guide to waterfowl and their needs.\"\u003c\/p\u003e--H. Dale Hall, CEO, Ducks Unlimited, Inc.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommendation Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"When, as an eleven-year-old in 1942, I read F. H. Kortright's first edition of this book, it altered the trajectory of my life. Every subsequent edition, including this latest update by Guy Baldassarre, has improved the landmark reference. I can't imagine that anyone interested in waterfowl or wetlands can live without this indispensable book.\"\u003c\/p\u003e--Paul A. Johnsgard, University of Nebraska-Lincoln\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommendation Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Creating a brand-new version of such a timeless and previously revised classic is a risky venture indeed, but nobody could be better suited for this monumental task than Guy Baldassarre. He has created a stunning new classic, at once magnificent in its visual appeal and truly comprehensive in its scientific breadth and depth. Hats off to Guy for dedicating himself to this project with such obvious passion, patience, and skill. This book absolutely belongs on the shelf or coffee table of anyone who has ever marveled at waterfowl, whether through their binoculars or from inside the duck blind.\"\u003c\/p\u003e--John W. Fitzpatrick, Cornell Lab of Ornithology\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommendation Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tGuy Baldassarre has hit the target. His remake of the Kortright\/Bellrose classic provides good biological descriptions, wonderful photographs and illustrations, and easy-to-understand information about waterfowl. I would encourage every hunter and enthusiast to have these books as an educational guide to waterfowl and their needs. \n\u003cbr\u003e--H. Dale Hall, CEO, Ducks Unlimited, Inc.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommendation Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWhen, as an eleven-year-old in 1942, I read F. H. Kortright's first edition of this book, it altered the trajectory of my life. Every subsequent edition, including this latest update by Guy Baldassarre, has improved the landmark reference. I can't imagine that anyone interested in waterfowl or wetlands can live without this indispensable book. \n\u003cbr\u003e--Paul A. Johnsgard, University of Nebraska-Lincoln\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommendation Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCreating a brand-new version of such a timeless and previously revised classic is a risky venture indeed, but nobody could be better suited for this monumental task than Guy Baldassarre. He has created a stunning new classic, at once magnificent in its visual appeal and truly comprehensive in its scientific breadth and depth. Hats off to Guy for dedicating himself to this project with such obvious passion, patience, and skill. This book absolutely belongs on the shelf or coffee table of anyone who has ever marveled at waterfowl, whether through their binoculars or from inside the duck blind. \n\u003cbr\u003e--John W. Fitzpatrick, Cornell Lab of Ornithology\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBiographical Note\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGuy Baldassarre\u003c\/b\u003e was a professor of wildlife ecology at the State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry in Syracuse until his death in 2012. He is the coauthor of the textbook \u003ci\u003eWaterfowl Ecology and Management.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePromotional Headline\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe best-selling and authoritative reference book on waterfowl has been fully revised and updated by one of the world's most respected waterfowl biologists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommendation Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGuy Baldassarre has hit the target. His remake of the Kortright\/Bellrose classic provides good biological descriptions, wonderful photographs and illustrations, and easy-to-understand information about waterfowl. I would encourage every hunter and enthusiast to have these books as an educational guide to waterfowl and their needs.\u003c\/p\u003e--H. Dale Hall, CEO\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommendation Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen, as an eleven-year-old in 1942, I read F. H. Kortright's first edition of this book, it altered the trajectory of my life. Every subsequent edition, including this latest update by Guy Baldassarre, has improved the landmark reference. I can't imagine that anyone interested in waterfowl or wetlands can live without this indispensable book.\u003c\/p\u003e--Paul A. Johnsgard\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommendation Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreating a brand-new version of such a timeless and previously revised classic is a risky venture indeed, but nobody could be better suited for this monumental task than Guy Baldassarre. He has created a stunning new classic, at once magnificent in its visual appeal and truly comprehensive in its scientific breadth and depth. Hats off to Guy for dedicating himself to this project with such obvious passion, patience, and skill. This book absolutely belongs on the shelf or coffee table of anyone who has ever marveled at waterfowl, whether through their binoculars or from inside the duck blind.\u003c\/p\u003e--John W. Fitzpatrick\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tRECOMMENDATION: A MUST have for anyone with an interest in the waterfowl of North America. \n\u003cbr\u003e-- \n\u003ci\u003eBirdbooker Report\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eVolume I: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eForeword\u003cbr\u003eIntroduction\u003cbr\u003eA Remembrance\u003cbr\u003ePreface\u003cbr\u003eAcknowledgments \u003cbr\u003eBasis For The Book\u003cbr\u003eSpecies Accounts: \u003cbr\u003e- Black-bellied Whistling-Duck \u003cbr\u003e- Fulvous Whistling-Duck \u003cbr\u003e- Mute Swan \u003cbr\u003e- Trumpeter Swan \u003cbr\u003e- Tundra Swan \u003cbr\u003e- Greater White-fronted Goose \u003cbr\u003e- Emperor Goose \u003cbr\u003e- Snow Goose (Lesser and Greater) \u003cbr\u003e- Ross's Goose \u003cbr\u003e- Brant (Atlantic and Black) \u003cbr\u003e- Canada Goose\/Cackling Goose \u003cbr\u003e- Muscovy Duck \u003cbr\u003e- Wood Duck \u003cbr\u003e- Gadwall \u003cbr\u003e- American Wigeon \u003cbr\u003e- American Black Duck \u003cbr\u003e- Mallard \u003cbr\u003e- Mexican Duck \u003cbr\u003e- Mottled Duck \u003cbr\u003e- Blue-winged Teal \u003cbr\u003e- Cinnamon Teal \u003cbr\u003e- Northern Shoveler \u003cbr\u003e- Northern Pintail \u003cbr\u003e- American Green-winged Teal\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eVolume II: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSpecies Accounts: \u003cbr\u003e- Canvasback \u003cbr\u003e- Redhead \u003cbr\u003e- Ring-necked Duck \u003cbr\u003e- Greater Scaup \u003cbr\u003e- Lesser Scaup \u003cbr\u003e- Steller's Eider \u003cbr\u003e- Spectacled Eider \u003cbr\u003e- King Eider \u003cbr\u003e- Common Eider \u003cbr\u003e- Harlequin Duck \u003cbr\u003e- Surf Scoter \u003cbr\u003e- White-winged Scoter \u003cbr\u003e- Black Scoter \u003cbr\u003e- Long-tailed Duck \u003cbr\u003e- Bufflehead \u003cbr\u003e- Common Goldeneye \u003cbr\u003e- Barrow's Goldeneye \u003cbr\u003e- Hooded Merganser \u003cbr\u003e- Common Merganser \u003cbr\u003e- Red-breasted Merganser \u003cbr\u003e- Masked Duck \u003cbr\u003e- Northern Ruddy Duck\u003cbr\u003eAppendix A. Important Waterfowl Areas\u003cbr\u003eAppendix B. Ducklings, Goslings, and Cygnets\u003cbr\u003eIndex\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWow, this thing is huge! This is a two-volume set, housed in a slipcase. Each of the hardcover books is large and looks great. Its focus isn't identification (although it does cover that and has lots of photos and some great artwork), but does have just about anything you would want to know about this group of birds. \n\u003cbr\u003e--Grant McCreary, \n\u003ci\u003eThe Birder's Library\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tA readable, in-depth, and up-to-date discussion of the biology of every species known to breed in North America, 46 in all. We are delighted to add it to our library. \n\u003cbr\u003e-- \n\u003ci\u003eBirdWatching Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWhether you're a duck hunter, a decoy collector, or just enamored with the world of waterfowl, \n\u003ci\u003eDucks, Geese, and Swans of North America \u003c\/i\u003eis the ultimate reference . . . Destined to become a go-to source for this generation of enthusiasts and the next. \n\u003cbr\u003e-- \n\u003ci\u003eGarden \u0026amp; Gun\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMagnum opus . . . Not only is it comprehensive in the information it contains . . . it is something that many other works of such magnitude are not: highly readable. Which means that not only professionals but amateurs as well can benefit from it. \n\u003cbr\u003e--John E. Riutta, \n\u003ci\u003eThe Well-read Naturalist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThe book is a treasure trove of information, and the coverage of the technical literature is remarkably thorough . . . This is a magnificent production. \n\u003cbr\u003e-- \n\u003ci\u003eAmerican Birding Association blog\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tA defacto and worthy fourth edition . . . VERDICT: Of prime interest to naturalists, biologists, birders and hunters. Highly recommended.l \n\u003cbr\u003e-- \n\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tA new and definitive version of a classic that should be on the selves of any even remotely interested in waterfowl or birding. \n\u003cbr\u003e-- \n\u003ci\u003eMidwest Book Review\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThis is a wonderful two-volume set that provides up-to-date information on North America's ducks, geese and swans. \n\u003cbr\u003e-- \n\u003ci\u003eWildlife Activist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eDucks, Geese and Swans of North America\u003c\/i\u003e is another solid contribution from Guy Baldassarre . . .The information in these volumes will be a certain first stop for those interested in topics of waterfowl biology for many years into the future. \n\u003cbr\u003e-- \n\u003ci\u003eThe Journal of Wildlife Management\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThis amazing work is an excellent complement to the previous volumes. Any North American library with comprehensive natural history holdings will want this waterfowl set, and it will grace the shelves of bird lovers and general libraries throughout the continent. \n\u003cbr\u003e-- \n\u003ci\u003eChoice\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tA useful addition to the libraries of ornithologists and others . . . Maintains an educational and otherwise worthy tradition begun in the 1940s (i.e. by Kortright). The 2014 \n\u003ci\u003eDGS\u003c\/i\u003e provides contemporary information on North American waterfowl in one accessible place (two volumes), professionally and carefully presented. The color photos of waterfowl. all gorgeous and carefully selected, should appeal to anyone, especially lay readers who may be less familiar with waterfowl identification and nuances of plumages. \n\u003cbr\u003e-- \n\u003ci\u003eThe Auk, American Ornithologist's Union\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tA remarkable volume in terms of incorporating current research into each species account in a way that does not overwhelm either professional or amateur readers . . . Baldassarre has done a masterful job reinventing this classic for biologists and waterfowl lovers alike. This revision was much needed and will provide a valuable resource for anyone interest in waterfowl and their conservation. \n\u003cbr\u003e-- \n\u003ci\u003ePrairie Naturalist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tA necessity for birders, hunters, and scientists who study these birds . . . If you are interested in waterfowl, I highly recommend this book. \n\u003cbr\u003e-- \n\u003ci\u003eLiving Bird\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJacket Description\/Back\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVolume Two\u003cbr\u003eNature\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginally authored by F. H. Kortright and later revised by Frank Bellrose, \u003ci\u003eDucks, Geese, and Swans of North America\u003c\/i\u003e has been hailed as a classic since the first edition was published in 1942. This fully revised and updated edition provides definitive information on the continent's forty-six species, includes maps of both winter and breeding ranges, showcases stunning images by top waterfowl photographers, and retains the acclaimed artwork by Robert W. (Bob) Hines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVolume Two Species \u003cbr\u003e Canvasback \u003cbr\u003e Redhead \u003cbr\u003e Ring-necked Duck \u003cbr\u003e Greater Scaup \u003cbr\u003e Lesser Scaup \u003cbr\u003e Steller's Eider \u003cbr\u003e Spectacled Eider \u003cbr\u003e King Eider \u003cbr\u003e Common Eider \u003cbr\u003e Harlequin Duck \u003cbr\u003e Surf Scoter \u003cbr\u003e White-winged Scoter \u003cbr\u003e Black Scoter \u003cbr\u003e Long-tailed Duck \u003cbr\u003e Bufflehead \u003cbr\u003e Common Goldeneye \u003cbr\u003e Barrow's Goldeneye \u003cbr\u003e Hooded Merganser \u003cbr\u003e Common Merganser \u003cbr\u003e Red-breasted Merganser \u003cbr\u003e Masked Duck \u003cbr\u003e Northern Ruddy Duck\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJohns Hopkins University Press\u003cbr\u003eBaltimore\u003cbr\u003ewww.press.jhu.edu\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis volume is part of a two-volume set and is not to be sold separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eISBN 13: 978-1-4214-0751-7\u003cbr\u003eISBN 10: 1-4214-0751-5\u003cbr\u003e[Use barcode for ISBN 13: 978-1-4214-0751-7]\u003cbr\u003eCover design: \u003cbr\u003eCover illustration: Common Goldeneye. Bob Hines\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher Marketing\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe best-selling and authoritative reference book on waterfowl has been fully revised and updated by one of the world's most respected waterfowl biologists.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHonorable Mention for the PROSE Award for Excellence, Multivolume\/Science of the Association of American Publishers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eDucks, Geese, and Swans of North America\u003c\/i\u003e has been hailed as a classic since the first edition was published in 1942. A must-have for professional biologists, birders, waterfowl hunters, decoy collectors, and wildlife managers, this fully revised and updated edition provides definitive information on the continent's forty-six species. Maps of both winter and breeding ranges are presented with stunning images by top waterfowl photographers and the acclaimed original artwork of Robert W. (Bob) Hines. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginally authored by F. H. Kortright and later revised by Frank Bellrose, this latest edition, which has been meticulously updated by renowned waterfowl biologist Guy Baldassarre, continues the legacy of esteemed authors. Each species account contains in-depth sections on: \u003cbr\u003e- identification\u003cbr\u003e- distribution\u003cbr\u003e- migration behavior\u003cbr\u003e- habitat\u003cbr\u003e- population status\u003cbr\u003e- breeding biology\u003cbr\u003e- rearing of young\u003cbr\u003e- recruitment and survival\u003cbr\u003e- food habits and feeding ecology \u003cbr\u003e- molts and plumages\u003cbr\u003e- conservation and management \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo facilitate identification, the species accounts also include detailed illustrations of wings. An appendix contains comparative illustrations of ducklings, goslings, and cygnets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis edition of \u003ci\u003eDucks, Geese, and Swans\u003c\/i\u003e consists of two volumes, printed in full color, and packaged in a slipcase, along with a CD containing references and additional maps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Citations:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/span\u003e 01\/01\/2015 pg. 131 (EAN 9781421407517, Hardcover)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eChoice\u003c\/span\u003e 07\/01\/2015 (EAN 9781421407517, Hardcover)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContributor Bio:\u003c\/strong\u003eBaldassarre, Guy\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGuy Baldassarre\u003c\/b\u003e was a professor of wildlife ecology at the State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry in Syracuse until his death in 2012. 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