- Gebundene Ausgabe: 496 Seiten
- Verlag: Princeton Univ Pr (14. April 2003)
- Sprache: Englisch
- ISBN-10: 0691088349
- ISBN-13: 978-0691088341
- Größe und/oder Gewicht: 23,6 x 16,7 x 3,4 cm
- Durchschnittliche Kundenbewertung: 5.0 von 5 Sternen Alle Rezensionen anzeigen (1 Kundenrezension)
- Amazon Bestseller-Rang: Nr. 1.167.950 in Englische Bücher (Siehe Top 100 in Englische Bücher)
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"Pipits and Wagtails" is the first comprehensive, one-volume guide to the twenty-six species and all subspecies that occur in the vast swath of Europe, Asia, and North America known as the Holarctic. These birds are a notoriously difficult group to differentiate, and so the authors - the world's two leading authorities in this field - have gone to exhaustive lengths to ensure that no aspect of identification has been omitted. Twenty-six full color plates and some part plates depict all the species and distinct subspecies in different plumages. To help further with identification, the book includes nearly 250 color photographs, numerous line drawings, and color distribution maps for each species. The detailed species accounts cover all aspects of identification: taxonomy, size and structure, plumage, geographical variation, anatomical measurements, molt and aging, sexing, voice, behavior, distribution, and habitat. They also include sonograms of the species' unique songs and calls. Great care has been taken to accurately illustrate and describe plumage differences between all valid subspecies as well as differences relating to sex and aging. Unparalleled in breadth and detail, "Pipits and Wagtails" is the ultimate reference guide for anyone interested in this group of birds.
Synopsis
A comprehensive, one-volume guide to the 26 species and all subspecies that occur in the vast swath of Europe, Asia and North America known as the Holarctic. These birds are a notoriously difficult group to differentiate, and so the authors - two of the world's leading authorities in this field - have gone to exhaustive lengths to ensure that no aspect of identification has been omitted. 26 full colour plates and some part plates depict all the species and distinct subspecies in different plumages. To help further with identification, the book includes nearly 250 colour photographs, numerous line drawings and colour distribution maps for each species.
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Dieses Buch ist einfach nur spitze.
Zuerst werden in der Einleitung generelle Hinweise zur Bestimmung oder der Altersbestimmung gegeben.
Dann folgen die schönen Farbzeichnungen und zu guter Letzt folgen die Artkapitel, in denen die Vögel sehr genau beschrieben und zum Teil mit kleinen Zeichnungen (vor allem mancher Federn) veranschaulicht werden.
Man findet ebenso Infos zur Geographischen Variation, wie zur Mauser.
Bei vielen Arten sind auch noch etliche Sonagramme abgebildet, die die Beschreibung der Stimmen abrunden.
Insgesamt ein spitze Buch für diese oftmals nicht einfachen Gesellen
Zuerst werden in der Einleitung generelle Hinweise zur Bestimmung oder der Altersbestimmung gegeben.
Dann folgen die schönen Farbzeichnungen und zu guter Letzt folgen die Artkapitel, in denen die Vögel sehr genau beschrieben und zum Teil mit kleinen Zeichnungen (vor allem mancher Federn) veranschaulicht werden.
Man findet ebenso Infos zur Geographischen Variation, wie zur Mauser.
Bei vielen Arten sind auch noch etliche Sonagramme abgebildet, die die Beschreibung der Stimmen abrunden.
Insgesamt ein spitze Buch für diese oftmals nicht einfachen Gesellen
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Exceptional must-have book for identification and detail
16. Juli 2008
Format:Gebundene Ausgabe
Basics: 2003, hardcover, 496 pages, 30 color plates, 260+ color photos, many detailed b&w drawings, 27 species, range maps
With difficulty, I'll try to not excessively praise or extol the qualities of this book. Succinctly, this book is the benchmark for identification guides covering a family of birds. Each bird is thoroughly described in its own species account (i.e., chapter) that ranges from 3-16 pages. Two other birds, the Yellow Wagtail and the White Wagtail, receive 46 and 49 pages, respectively. This is due to their complex taxonomy which probably includes multiple species.
As a point of accuracy, this book covers only the 27 pipits and wagtails found in the Holarctic (North America, Europe, Asia) and not all 52-ish species in the world.
The species accounts contain meticulous notes for identification and descriptions. These cover the various ages along with specific body areas (e.g., head, upperparts, underparts, wings, tail). Very good coverage is given to the geographic variations that can be so distinct in some of these birds. Other thorough sections include systematics (i.e., taxonomy and relationships), molt, ageing, measurements and wing formulae, distribution and voice. A smaller amount of focus is given to behavior and habitat.
Wonderful coverage is given to the vocalizations. In addition to the well written text, some birds have dozens of sonograms illustrated. These may be a bit foreign or thick to most people, but can be very useful to those birders and researchers with a special affinity for sounds.
The plates are of excellent quality, displaying the many plumage variations found in the wagtails and the fine details needed for the pipits. The White Wagtail has six plates dedicated to just itself. To compliment the color plates, scores of black-and-white drawings are included throughout the chapter to help display the finer identification points with the head, tail, wings, or even a single mantle or covert feather. The color photographs at the end of the book provide multiple, quality views of the various plumages.
Lastly, the range maps are individually tailored for each bird. Multiple colors are used to denote the seasonal presence or to distinguish the geographic separation of the subspecies. Each map contains very useful detail such as political boundaries for all countries as well as major and medium rivers.
If you have any interest in advanced birding or have been frustrated by the various pipits and wagtails in the field, you'll enjoy this book immensely. And, if you want to continue your education on some southern pipits, another superbly done book is "Pipits of Southern Africa" by Peacock, 2006 (ISBN 0620359676)
With difficulty, I'll try to not excessively praise or extol the qualities of this book. Succinctly, this book is the benchmark for identification guides covering a family of birds. Each bird is thoroughly described in its own species account (i.e., chapter) that ranges from 3-16 pages. Two other birds, the Yellow Wagtail and the White Wagtail, receive 46 and 49 pages, respectively. This is due to their complex taxonomy which probably includes multiple species.
As a point of accuracy, this book covers only the 27 pipits and wagtails found in the Holarctic (North America, Europe, Asia) and not all 52-ish species in the world.
The species accounts contain meticulous notes for identification and descriptions. These cover the various ages along with specific body areas (e.g., head, upperparts, underparts, wings, tail). Very good coverage is given to the geographic variations that can be so distinct in some of these birds. Other thorough sections include systematics (i.e., taxonomy and relationships), molt, ageing, measurements and wing formulae, distribution and voice. A smaller amount of focus is given to behavior and habitat.
Wonderful coverage is given to the vocalizations. In addition to the well written text, some birds have dozens of sonograms illustrated. These may be a bit foreign or thick to most people, but can be very useful to those birders and researchers with a special affinity for sounds.
The plates are of excellent quality, displaying the many plumage variations found in the wagtails and the fine details needed for the pipits. The White Wagtail has six plates dedicated to just itself. To compliment the color plates, scores of black-and-white drawings are included throughout the chapter to help display the finer identification points with the head, tail, wings, or even a single mantle or covert feather. The color photographs at the end of the book provide multiple, quality views of the various plumages.
Lastly, the range maps are individually tailored for each bird. Multiple colors are used to denote the seasonal presence or to distinguish the geographic separation of the subspecies. Each map contains very useful detail such as political boundaries for all countries as well as major and medium rivers.
If you have any interest in advanced birding or have been frustrated by the various pipits and wagtails in the field, you'll enjoy this book immensely. And, if you want to continue your education on some southern pipits, another superbly done book is "Pipits of Southern Africa" by Peacock, 2006 (ISBN 0620359676)
0 von 1 Kunden fanden die folgende Rezension hilfreich
going that extra mile...
30. November 2005
Format:Gebundene Ausgabe
this books go just that bit more than the common knowledge, to give the reader the exact info to move from bird enthsiastic to ornithologist.
everything you need to know in the ever changing world of species and subspecies.
makes all the difference when in need, and arrived just on time, a week befor we had a stuning olive backed pipit.
everything you need to know in the ever changing world of species and subspecies.
makes all the difference when in need, and arrived just on time, a week befor we had a stuning olive backed pipit.
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