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100 1 _aHines, Bob,
_d1912-1994
245 1 0 _aDucks at a Distance: A Waterfowl Identification Guide
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2006
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2006-07-21
505 0 _aIdentification is Important What to Look For Eclipse Plumage Species Identification: Puddle Ducks Mallard Pintail Gadwall Wigeon Shoveler Blue-Winged Teal Cinnamon Teal Green-Winged Teal Wood Duck Black Duck Diving Ducks Canvasback Redheads Ringneck Scaup Goldeneye Bufflehead Ruddy Red-Breasted Merganser Common Merganser Hooded Merganser Whistling Ducks White-Winged Scoter Surf Scoter Black Scoter Common Eider Oldsquaw Harlequin Swans Canada Geese Brant Snow White-Fronted Geese At a Glance Guide Comparative Sizes Of Waterfowl Wetlands Attract Wildlife Administrative Waterfowl Flyways
508 _aE-text prepared by Jason Isbell and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
520 _a"Ducks at a Distance: A Waterfowl Identification Guide" by Bob Hines is a scientific publication written in the late 20th century. This guide serves as an essential tool for birdwatchers and hunters, focusing on the identification of a variety of waterfowl seen in North America. It thoroughly covers the various species, their characteristics, and behaviors, facilitating appreciation and understanding of these birds in their natural habitats. The book offers detailed descriptions of numerous waterfowl species, categorized into puddle ducks, diving ducks, and geese. Each section outlines identifying features such as size, plumage patterns, and flight characteristics, including calls and behaviors during migration. Hines emphasizes the importance of proper identification, not only for enjoyment but also to support conservation efforts by distinguishing protected and plentiful species from those that are scarce. Additionally, the guide discusses the habitats favored by different species and introduces the concept of flyways, which are crucial for understanding their migratory patterns. Overall, this publication is a comprehensive resource for anyone interested in waterfowl identification and conservation. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cDepartment of the Interior U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Washington, D.C, 1978
653 _aBirds
653 _aDucks
653 _aWaterfowl
653 _aAnatidae
653 _aDucks -- United States -- Identification
653 _aDucks -- Canada -- Identification
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/18884
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