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This family guide combines the talents of Klaus Malling Olsen and Hans Larsson of Gulls of North America, Europe and . The observing Skuas in the field section has some Skua topography illustrated as well to show you the key features and terms used to describe them

This family guide combines the talents of Klaus Malling Olsen and Hans Larsson of Gulls of North America, Europe and Asia and Terns of Europe and North America. All seven members of the family are well represented and covered in detailed text, photographs and artwork. The observing Skuas in the field section has some Skua topography illustrated as well to show you the key features and terms used to describe them. There are thirteen plates with some very nice artwork showing many of the many moults and plumages of each of the species, all are illustrated in resting and flight views with explanations of each plumage on the facing page.

Malling Olsen Klaus (EN). Skuas (and jaegers) are a fascinating and popular group of seabirds that make up a subfamily of just seven species

Malling Olsen Klaus (EN). Skuas (and jaegers) are a fascinating and popular group of seabirds that make up a subfamily of just seven species. They can be divided into two main groups: the larger species of Catharacta skuas which are mainly found in the southern hemisphere (with Great Skua breeding in the north), and the three Stercorarius species (also known as jaegers) which breed in the northern hemisphere.

Skuas (and jaegers) are a fascinating and ­popular group of seabirds that make up a subfamily of just seven species.

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I have Olsen & Larssons' book, and recommend it as a quite detailed monograph on the skuas, although its coverage of relationships with other families is limited to a couple of paragraphs. To give an idea of its scale (190pp) and scope, the main contents are as follows: Taxonomy, relationships & characteristics (5pp).

Skuas (and jaegers) are a fascinating and popular group of seabirds that make . Klaus Malling Olsen is one of Denmark's fore- most ornithologists. With this book, the seabird enthusiast should at last be able to identify almost every skua encountered, whether on a seawatch or at sea. show more. Format Hardback 168 pages.

By: Klaus Malling Olsen. This book's format is not supported currently, please contact the publisher. Publisher: Christopher Helm. Print ISBN: 9781408189078, 1408189070. Save up to 80% by choosing the eTextbook option for ISBN: 9781408135129, 1408135124. The print version of this textbook is ISBN: 9781408189078, 1408189070.

Skuas and Jaegers (Hardback). Hans Larsson (illustrator), Klaus Malling Olsen (author).

by Klaus Malling Olsen; Hans Larsson. Published by Pica Press. Slightly better than very good condition in a slightly better than very good dustwrapper. A Guide to the Skuas and Jaegers of the World. Blue boards, gilt title to spine. Colour & b/w illustrations. A few light scuff marks to covers. Wrapper is edge-creased, with some browning. ISBN: 1873403461 Stock no. 2114169.