Synopses & Reviews
Bent's Life Histories series is the most comprehensive and reliable collection of information ever compiled on the behavior of birds -- a must for ornithologists, amateur bird-watchers, naturalists and anyone for whom an involvement with birds doesn't end with identification. Bent gives careful, detailed resumes of virtually everything known about the life-cycles and habits of hundreds of birds: field marks and plumage, courtship, nesting, care of young, voice, enemies, food, migration, eggs, winter ranges, and many other topic. In addition, each volume is profusely illustrated with live photographs. It is unlikely that a work of such thoroughness (originally published under the auspices of the Smithsonian Institution) will ever be superseded or even equalled. The volumes will serve perpetually both as essential reference works and as superlative introductions to the world of birds.
Most used, most comprehensive source of information available. Covers about 73 sub-species of ducks, geese and swans. Nesting and migratory habits, plumage, behavior, food, field marks, courtship procedures, much more.
Synopsis
The most used, most comprehensive source of information available on American birds. Covers about 73 subspecies of ducks, geese, and swans. Describes nesting and migratory habits, plumage, behavior, food, fieldmarks, courtship procedures, and much more.
Synopsis
Copious details on behavior, plumage, nesting and migratory habits, field marks, much more.