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Tundra Plovers

The Eurasian, Pacific and American Golden Plovers and Grey Plover

By: Des Thompson,Ingvar Byrkjedal

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Tundra Plovers

The Eurasian, Pacific and American Golden Plovers and Grey Plover

By: Des Thompson,Ingvar Byrkjedal

There are four species of tundra plover: the Grey Plover, and the Eurasian, Pacific, and American golden plovers. They breed only in the northern hemisphere, principally on tundra, and migrate far south to coastal mudflats, saltings and agricultural landscapes. They have attracted avid interest from birdwatchers and researchers worldwide, not least the authors who have studied all four species. The Eurasian Golden Plover has a special claim to fame as questions over its flight speed first prompted the compilation of the world bestseller the Guinness Book of Records! This ground-breaking book on shorebirds (waders) examines the taxonomy, appearance, behaviour, ecology and conservation of Golden and Grey plovers, and compares and contrasts their natural history and biogeography. There are detailed accounts on all aspects of their lifestyle including feeding, mating, parental care, moults, migration and avoidance of predators. The personal touches in this book add immensely to its value, not least the authors' first hand experiences of the birds and their haunts. Most of their work presented here has not been published before, adding to the significance of this highly original book. Long-awaited considerations of differences in plumage, vocalisations, habitat use, breeding, movements and food are included. The links between phylogeny, biogeography and behaviour are bound to excite interest. The comparative approach is highly detailed and refreshing, and marks the book as a classic. Ingvar Byrkjedal has also contributed all of the wonderful colour and line illustrations. Over fifty-five photographs, over one hundred and twenty tables and figures, and many other embellishments complete this definitive book.

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1408146142

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Tundra Plovers

The Eurasian, Pacific and American Golden Plovers and Grey Plover

By: Des Thompson,Ingvar Byrkjedal

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The Eurasian, Pacific and American Golden Plovers and Grey Plover

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Shorebirds

By: D. B. A. Thompson,Ingvar Byrkjedal

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Shorebirds

By: D. B. A. Thompson,Ingvar Byrkjedal

Shorebirds belong to the group of long-legged birds known as 'waders', so characteristic of coastlands, tundra and wetlands throughout the world. This book takes a fresh and up-to-date look at these fascinating and attractive birds, which are important indicators of the health of our environment. The authors describe some of the actions being taken to address the growing threats to the wetlands upon which shorebirds depend.

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1841070750

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Tundra Plovers

The Eurasian, Pacific, and American Golden Plovers and Grey Plover

By: Ingvar Byrkjedal,D. B. A. Thompson

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The Eurasian, Pacific, and American Golden Plovers and Grey Plover

By: Ingvar Byrkjedal,D. B. A. Thompson

This text presents the tundra plovers, comprising of the grey plover and the Eurasian, Pacific, and American golden plovers. Breeding on tundra or northern heaths and moorland, they migrate far south to coastal mudflats, saltings and agricultural landscapes. The text examines the taxonomy, appearance, behaviour, ecology and conservation of golden and grey plovers, and compares and contrasts their natural history and biogeography. It also gives accounts on all aspects of their lifestyle including feeding, mating, parental care, moults, migration and avoidance of predators."--Bloomsbury Publishing.

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147259679X

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