water birds

Text in English and Spanish discusses the way of life of brown pelicans and other fishing birds in the unique salt water environment along the coast of Belize, a habitat which is now threatened.

Briefly describes the appearance and habits of such birds that live and feed near the water as the auk, puffin, pelican, gannet, cormorant, and albatross.

A basic introduction to seabirds, of which there are more than 260 species distributed all over the world.

Contains color illustrations and descriptions of water birds found in North America, including the Caribbean and the West Indies.

Provides brief descriptions of birds that live in or near the water.

Discusses the evolution, physical characteristics, behavior, and habitat of penguins, puffins, herons, gulls, ducks, geese, and other sea birds and shore birds.

Provides a personal look at various species of fresh- and saltwater birds, including loons and grebes, mergansers, mallards, wood ducks, Canada geese, gulls, and herons.

Discusses the habitat, life cycle, appearance and habits of twenty-one water birds and examines the risks posed to them by technological civilization.

Briefly introduces eighteen water birds, such as grebe, cormorant, puffin, wandering albatross, and loon.