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An authoritative photographic guide on wader identification.Waders are spectacular members of our avifauna. They are especially prevalent along coasts and in wetlands during the spring and autumn migration periods, when members of several species may perform dramatic flocks that wheel and turn in flight. While waders are often particularly striking in summer plumage, identifying these birds outside the breeding season can be problematic for even the most confident of birdwatchers.Waders of Europe is the ultimate guide to wader identification, ecology and biology. Through outstanding photography and concise, detailed text, this book is indispensable for anyone interested in learning more about waders, and is an invaluable tool for identifying birds to species level in the field.

Waders of Europe

Preface AcknowledgementsWaders Migration Breeding biology Taxonomy Descriptions of species Map Topography Feathers and moulting Moulting schedule and typical feather patterns Silhouettes of the most characteristic European waders Plates for comparisonBirds in the field Descriptions of the species Oystercatchers AvocetsStiltsThick-kneesCoursers and pratincolesPratincolesBanded ploversLapwingsPluvialis ploversSandpipers and alliesTurnstonesAmerican and Asian vagrantsGodwitsDowitchersCurlews and Upland SandpiperSnipesWoodcocksPhalaropesList of photographersReferencesIndex