SHELDUCK: A Detailed Encyclopedia Exploring Species Identification, Plumage Variation, Feeding Ecology, Wetland and Coastal Habitat Use, Breeding ... Migration Patterns, and Conservation - Couverture souple

O. ANGELA, MARK

Couverture souple

ISBN 13 : 9798181537781

Editeur : Independently published, 2026

Synopsis

Distinctive in appearance and ecologically versatile, this detailed encyclopedia explores the biology, behavior, habitat relationships, and environmental significance of one of the most recognizable groups of waterfowl found across wetlands, estuaries, coastal regions, and inland waterways. Combining scientific understanding with accessible explanations, the book presents an in-depth examination of species identification, plumage diversity, feeding ecology, reproductive behavior, migration, and the conservation challenges affecting aquatic bird populations worldwide.
Readers are introduced to the physical characteristics that distinguish these striking birds, including coloration patterns, wing markings, body structure, vocalizations, and flight behavior used in accurate field identification across different species and geographic regions. Detailed chapters examine plumage variation, seasonal feather changes, sexual dimorphism, juvenile development, and the evolutionary significance of visual signaling in mate attraction and social communication.
The encyclopedia closely investigates feeding ecology, exploring grazing behavior, aquatic foraging techniques, invertebrate consumption, seed and vegetation use, and the influence of tides, salinity, water levels, and habitat productivity on feeding success. Discussions on wetland food webs and coastal ecosystem balance highlight the ecological role these birds play within marshes, mudflats, lagoons, river systems, and estuarine environments.
Extensive sections focus on breeding biology, courtship displays, territory establishment, nest-site selection, egg incubation, chick development, parental care, and the unique nesting strategies observed among different species. Readers will also gain insight into seasonal flock formation, social interaction, predator avoidance, and environmental factors influencing reproductive success.
Additional chapters explore migration patterns, long-distance seasonal movements, stopover habitat use, navigation behavior, and the challenges associated with changing climatic conditions and habitat fragmentation. The book further examines wetland drainage, coastal development, pollution, hunting pressure, invasive species, agricultural expansion, and other environmental pressures affecting global waterfowl populations.
Conservation-focused discussions address habitat restoration, migratory bird protection, ecological monitoring, international wetland agreements, and biodiversity preservation efforts aimed at maintaining healthy freshwater and coastal ecosystems. Written for birdwatchers, ornithology enthusiasts, wildlife photographers, conservation advocates, students, and readers interested in aquatic bird ecology, this encyclopedia offers a balanced and informative exploration of a group of birds admired for both their beauty and ecological importance.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Independently published
• Date d'édition: 2026
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 13: 9798181537781
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 263
• Coordonnées du fabricant: Manufactured by Amazon on behalf of the author; https://www.amazon.fr/hz/contact-us; ; c/o Amazon Media EU S.à.r.l., 38 Avenue John F. Kennedy; Luxembourg; L-1855; Luxembourg