Gulls Simplified

A Comparative Approach to Identification

Pete Dunne, Kevin T. Karlson

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Princeton University Press
21 January 2019

Reference works; Birds (ornithology); Wildlife: birds & birdwatching

A simpler and more user-friendly visual approach to gull identificationThis unique photographic field guide to North America's gulls provides a comparative approach to identification that concentrates on the size, structure, and basic plumage features of gulls-gone are the often-confusing array of plumage details found in traditional guides.

Featuring hundreds of color photos throughout, Gulls Simplified illustrates the variations of gull plumages for a variety of ages, giving readers strong visual reference points for each species. Extensive captions accompany the photos, which include comparative photo arrays, digitized photo arrays for each age group, and numerous images of each species-a wealth of visual information at your fingertips. This one-of-a-kind guide includes detailed species accounts and a distribution map for each gull.

An essential field companion for North American birders, Gulls Simplified reduces the confusion commonly associated with gull identification, offering a more user-friendly way of observing these marvelous birds.

Provides a simpler approach to gull identificationFeatures a wealth of color photos for easy comparison among speciesIncludes detailed captions that explain identification criteria and aging, with direct visual reinforcement above the captionsCombines plumage details with a focus on size, body shape, and structural features for easy identification in the fieldHighlights important field marks and physical features for each gull

By: Pete Dunne, Kevin T. Karlson
Imprint: Princeton University Press
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 241mm, Width: 191mm,
ISBN: 9780691156941
ISBN 10: 0691156948
Pages: 208
Publication Date: 21 January 2019
Audience: General/trade , Professional and scholarly , General/trade , ELT Advanced , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Pete Dunne is retired director of the Cape May Bird Observatory. His books include Hawks in Flight; Birds of Prey (with Kevin T. Karlson); and Pete Dunne's Essential Field Guide Companion. Kevin T. Karlson is an accomplished birder, tour leader, and wildlife photographer. His books include the Peterson Reference Guide to Birding by Impression and The Shorebird Guide.

Reviews for Gulls Simplified: A Comparative Approach to Identification

This clearly-written and beautifully-illustrated book is a must-have for all birders, presenting a simplified method for identifying all those confusing gull species of North America. * GrrlScientist * This is probably the closest thing to a Gulling for Dummies there is. ---Jennie Erin Smith, Wall Street Journal One of American Birding Podcast's Best Bird Books of 2018 (Nate Swick) In a birding world that celebrates identification, there are surprisingly few articles and books on gull identification. So, we need to lift a glass to 2018, a year that has given us Gulls of the World: A Photographic Field Guide by Klaus Malling Olsen and Gulls Simplified: A Comparative Approach to Identification by Pete Dunne and Kevin T. Karlson. . . . [T]he bar here is high, there are expectations of excellent writing, high-quality photographs, a friendly yet educational approach, and a high level of expertise. . . . And, yes, they succeed on all points. ---Donna Schulman, 10,000 Birds Book Review Gulls Simplified is an accessible, informative, and even humorous guide to identifying these wide-ranging, wily birds. ---The Editors, Audubon