Coloured key to the wildfowl of the world

This is a reference for identifying wildfowl species. The text is divided by identification feature: size, shape, colour, bill shape and colour, voice, and behaviour. Characteristics noted in this section then direct you to the plates these are organized by family or tribe. For each species there is also a detailed list of where it can be found with both breeding and wintering locations. Migration habits are also described.

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Subject(s)Science
Author(s)Peter Scott
Age11-14, 14-16
Published1961
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Shelf referenceA 598 SCO
Direct URLhttps://www.stem.org.uk/x8sx6

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