Peterson Reference Guides to Gulls of the Americas

Not much wriiten about these birds.Sure,you could surf the net but you wont find what your looking for.This Peterson's Reference Guide is a bible on Gulls.Mind you this only covers the Americas.I could only imagine what a complete world guide would look like.I highly recommend it if you love these birds as much as i do.

This book was extremely helpful for identifying a colony of gulls that were not in any of the other guides. It turns out they are a hybrid, which other guides don't seem to address. I also liked the fact that the chicks are shown in all stages of growth, which also helps in identification. Would very much recommend this book if you are a birder who likes to watch gulls.

This is a heavy book, so it will not be practical to carry as a field guide. Other than that, this is by far the most up to date, best researched guide to Gulls that you will find today. I am an avid bird watcher and hopeless collector of bird guides, and this one sets the bar for a family specific guide. Outstanding photos and precise text make this guide a must have for any serious watcher of Gulls.

Gull identification is complicated and difficult. This book is jam packed full of many, many details about Gull identification. It has exceeded my expectations with its wealth of information and excellent photos. The authors are clearly experts and have dedicated a significant portion of their lives to the sometimes esoteric and always intriguing world of gull identification. The book also provides an excellent introduction (which is a must read if you are to get the most out of it) that gives a background on the details of molt cycles, feather tract terms, etc... This book is not a field guide, it is truly a reference guide as the title clearly states. It is a large format hardcover (with dust jacket) book printed on high quality glossy paper. This is a book that you study at home and maybe keep in the car as a reference. In summary it is a worthy addition to any birders library and a book that would make its namesake (that is Roger not Rodger) Tory Peterson proud.