Seabirds of the World : A Photographic Guide

by Peter Harrison

If you're looking to add an Andean gull, Dalmatian pelican, Indian skimmer, or Fiji petrel to your life list, you'll want to have this beautifully illustrated photographic guide, with more than 740 plates, close to hand. Each of the 325-odd seabird species is described with a range map indicating principal breeding grounds, along with informative identification notes distinguishing seasonal coloration and commenting on characteristic behavior (such as the white-chinned petrel's penchant for trailing after ships in mid-ocean). The tubenose identification keys at the end of the book are notably well made, and the index contains a handy checklist for the dedicated spotter.

Genres: Birds

320 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1988

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[Scott Cox · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is an excellent reference manual and field guide by one of the world's foremost seabird experts, Peter Harrison. This guide is especially helpful to have handy if a rarity is spotted on pelagic trips.