Die Entenvögel der Welt

The fifth edition of this well-proven handbook takes into account many new findings on hostile methods of husbandry, breeding and hygiene, but also on breeding biology, behaviour and moulting cycles. Up-to-date information on free-range populations, causes of declines and protection regulations provide information on the distribution and status of individual species. Furthermore, the morphology, distribution, biology as well as husbandry and breeding of a total of 160 species (and subspecies) of the families Fistfoot Geese, Whistling Ducks, Ruddy Ducks, Swans, Geese, Spurred Geese, Semi- geese and Ducks are described. The excellent colour photos make long plumage descriptions unnecessary. Some species are shown for the first time. The book presents all species living in the world today.