Ducks of North America and the Northern Hemisphere

Good+ used hardcover with small tear to upper spine, and slight fading to upper page edges. Previous owner's name on ffp. Dust jacket with chipped corners. First edition.

John Gooders, renowned ornithologist, describes the breeding and feeding habits of the 52 North American duck species. Clear maps show the geographical distribution of the ducks in summer and winter for each species.  At-a-glance information is given on wing length, weight, incubation and fledging and details of egg clutches.

Thirty-eight full color major plates of Trevor Boyer's magnificent illustrations are supported with hundreds of four-color drawings showing in meticulous detail winter and summer plumage. Each species of duck (male and female) is color illustrated in flight profile for identification reference.