Skuas and Jaegers - A Guide to the Skuas and Jaegers of the World

Everything about Birds

€62,48

€56,23 2 In stock: Ordered on working days before 17:00, shipped the same day.

This is the first complete identification guide to the skuas of the world.... Show more

Free shipping in the Netherlands from €50,-*
Ordered before 5 p.m. on working days? Shipped the same day!
14-day money back guarantee
We are happy to think along!

Product description

Series	Helm Identification Guide Series
Authors	Klaus Malling Olsen, Hans Larsson
Language	English
ISBN	9781408189078
Publisher	Bloomsbury
Pages	168
Format	24 x 17 cm
Binding	hardcover
Pictures	richly illustrated, full color
Year of publication	2013

Skuas (and jaegers) are a fascinating and popular group of seabirds that make up a subfamily of just seven species. They can be divided into two main groups: the larger species of Catharacta skuas which are mainly found in the southern hemisphere (with Great Skua breeding in the north), and the three Stercorarius species (also known as jaegers) which breed in the northern hemisphere.

Both northern and southern skuas breed at high latitudes and several species are long-distance migrants, performing spectacular migrations through most of the world's oceans, sometimes even flying overland.

The individual plumage variation in some species is enormous, creating one of the most puzzling yet fascinating challenges in modern field identification. This guide is designed to enable species identification and correct ageing, and the information presented is based on years of study in the field, detailed examination of photographs and museum skins, and extensive research of the relevant literature.

Tags:Helm Identification Guide Series (30)seabirds (10)Vögel (711)zeevogels (10)