Pete Dunne and Kevin Karlson present an updated and expanded natural history of North American shorebirds. This elegantly written book introduces readers to the unrivaled splendor of shorebirds and goes on to cover topics ranging from their biology and habitats to courtship, breeding, flight, migration, and conservation. Detailed accounts convey the richness and variety of the five family groups, with incisive, fact-filled descriptions of all 52 species of shorebirds known to breed in North America.
Featuring over 225 breathtaking images by Karlson and other photographers and drawing on the latest science, The Shorebirds of North America is an indispensable reference for bird lovers everywhere.
Pete Dunne is retired director of the Cape May Bird Observatory. Kevin T. Karlson is an accomplished birder, tour leader, and wildlife photographer.
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