Terns of North America: A Photographic Guide

A full-color photographic guide to North America's terns, noddies, and skimmers, featuring detailed species accounts, identification tips, and over 325 stunning color photos.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 208 pages
Publication date: 24 October 2023
Publisher: Princeton University Press

This comprehensive guide offers a full-color photographic journey into the world of terns, noddies, and skimmers, providing essential identification information for these captivating and sometimes challenging seabirds. Covering every species, this book features hundreds of high-quality color images, making it an invaluable companion for anyone interested in these charismatic birds. Detailed species accounts provide insights into the size, structure, behavior, flight style, vocalizations, subspecies, and North American and worldwide ranges of each tern. An insightful introduction offers a simple yet effective approach to identification, focusing on key elements and guiding how to navigate the variability of appearance.

In addition to its comprehensive coverage, this guide offers in-depth insights into the two most challenging groups of terns: Sterna terns and crested terns. It aids field identification by highlighting key characteristics and showcasing the beauty and elegance of these marvelous seabirds.

With more than 325 stunning color photos, this guide offers side-by-side comparisons of similar species, aiding in identification. Each image is accompanied by detailed captions that describe age and key identification traits, further enhancing the user's understanding.

The guide spans 19 species found in North America, including frequent vagrants, and provides a unique, simplified approach to field identification. It delves into the fundamentals of molts, plumages, and hybridization, shedding light on the complex processes that shape these birds' appearance.

Furthermore, this guide offers in-depth coverage of Sterna terns and crested terns, aiding field identification and highlighting the unique characteristics and behaviors of these fascinating seabirds. Whether you are a seasoned bird watcher or a beginner seeking to explore the world of terns, noddies, and skimmers, this guide is an indispensable resource that will deepen your appreciation for these remarkable birds.

Weight: 708g
Dimension: 191 x 240 x 17 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780691161877