Seabirds: A Natural History

by Anthony J. Gaston

Book Overview

This readable guide to the seabirds of the world provides updated material on every aspect of this fascinating group of birds. Ornithologist Anthony J. Gaston has devoted decades to the study of these beautiful and engaging birds, and he explains in detail what is special about being a seabird and why--like us--they live a long time and reproduce very slowly. Enriched with personal anecdotes from the field and remarkable photographs from John Chardine...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0300104065
• ISBN13: 9780300104066
• Release Date: July 2004
• Publisher: Yale University Press
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 1.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 7.7" x 10.0"