Waterfowl of the World. A North American King Eider in flight and a pair of Australian Shelducks provide a taste of the varied waterfowl illustrated and described inside this impressive volume.

Spring and waterfowl are synonymous among birders, and through the exceptional images of award-winning photographer Gary Kramer, and the words of Kramer and Greg Mensik, Waterfowl of the World takes birders on a visual and literary journey in search of all 167 species of ducks, geese, and swans on earth, including all North American species. An outstanding resource for every birder, Waterfowl of the World has been awarded a Gold Medal by the Benjamin Franklin Independent Book Publishers Association. It’s an extraordinary accomplishment and a testament to Kramer's superb photography and the authors’ expertise in waterfowl ecology.

Waterfowl of the World is a beautifully published large-format hardcover book that features 540 pages filled with 1,299 color photos and 167 range maps! Each time you turn a page, more dramatic color photos are revealed along with new information about each species of ducks, geese, and swans – all the Waterfowl of the World! Learn a wealth of information about each species’ biology, ecology, conservation status, and more with range maps, and a collection of waterfowl photographs that provides a visual treat that will never be surpassed. Each species account is illustrated with an average of 7 color photos, all taken in the wild during Gary Kramer’s forays in 40 countries on 6 continents.

The remarkable variety of this family of birds is exciting, especially when you consider such memorable waterfowl as Red-breasted Geese, Steller’s Eiders, Falcated Ducks, Harlequin Ducks, Black Swans, Mandarin Ducks, and 161 more species! The biology section is particularly interesting, especially the information about each species’ nesting biology and behavior. Similarly, the conservation section regarding each species is notably insightful. Simply seeing these species in the wild would be an accomplishment of a lifetime, but Kramer’s high-quality photographs take birding and ornithology to a new level.

For more information about Waterfowl of the World, see Wingshooting the World-Standard Edition - Gary Kramer Photographer / Writer and for the chance to see 36 pages inside the book to get a taste of what the other 504 pages provide, refer to Waterfowl_of_the_World_PAGES_WEBSITE - Sample pages.pdf (livebooks.com)