Birds of Coast and Sea: Britain and Northern Europe
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Author Description
Campbell, Bruce. Birds of Coast and Sea: Britain and Northern Europe. Illustrations by Raymond Watson. Oxford / Toronto, Oxford University Press, 1977. 16 cm x 22,5 cm. 151 pages, illustrated throughout. Original Hardcover with illustrated dustjacket. Very good condition with only minor signs of wear. Sunning to top and bottom of boards. Includes for example: Great Northern Diver / Great Crested Grebe / Fulmar / Manx Shearwater / Storm Petrel / Gannet / Cormorant / Scaup / Goldeneye / Velvet Scoter / King Eider / Red-breasted Merganser / Shelduck / Barnacle Goose / Oystercatcher / Ringed Plover / Golden Plover / Turnstone / Curlew / Black-tailed Godwit / Greed Sandpiper / Redshank / Purple Sandpiper / Great Skua / Great Black-backed Gull / Arctic Tern / Razorbill / Black Guillemot / Puffin / Shore Lark / Rock Pipit etc.
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THE THESIS
This volume investigates the identification and behavioral characteristics of avian species inhabiting the coastal and maritime environments of Britain and Northern Europe. Bruce Campbell provides a structured reference for ornithologists and bird enthusiasts, utilizing detailed descriptions and illustrations to facilitate accurate species recognition in the field.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Comprehensive list of coastal and sea bird species including divers, grebes, petrels, and gulls
- Detailed physical descriptions and habitat preferences for each entry
- Illustrative plates by Raymond Watson to aid visual identification
Scope Limits
- Geographic focus is strictly limited to Britain and Northern Europe
- Does not provide exhaustive longitudinal studies on population migration patterns
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts recognize this work as a practical, concise field reference for regional bird identification. Readers frequently note that while the text is dated, the clarity of the species descriptions remains useful for historical and amateur ornithological study.
Page Count:
151
Publication Date:
1977-01-01
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0192176617
ISBN-13:
9780192176615
Nature
Science
Reference
Field Guide
Subjects
Ornithology
Zoology
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