Pipits and Wagtails of Europe, Asia and North America
Author | : Per Alström |
Publisher | : A&C Black |
Total Pages | : 496 |
Release | : 2010-07-30 |
ISBN-13 | : 9781408135693 |
ISBN-10 | : 1408135698 |
Rating | : 4/5 (98 Downloads) |
Download or read book Pipits and Wagtails of Europe, Asia and North America written by Per Alström and published by A&C Black. This book was released on 2010-07-30 with total page 496 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Wagtails are noted for their bold plumage patterns and extensive racial variation. Pipits are a large and difficult group which invariably causes vexation to birders on both sides of the Atlantic. This guide covers the 26 species of northern hemisphere pipits and wagtails in detail. It treats identification in the field and in the hand, and includes colour plates, detailed distribution maps and sonograms of songs and calls.