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Waterfowl: Ducks, Geese & Swans of the World by Frank S. Todd published by Sea World Press, New York, 1979. Limited First Edition, Numbered and Signed. Hardcover with dust jacket and Slipcase. This breathtaking book, Number 1018 of a Limited edition of 1500 copies, features 788 full-color waterfowl photographs showing virtually every species and subspecies of ducks, geese and swans in the world supplemented by a nontechnical discussion of waterfowl classification, behavior and a concise guide reference guide to the Waterfowl. Waterfowl: Ducks, Geese & Swans of the World is an unrivaled, must-have reference for any birder with an interest in the world's waterfowl. Frank S. Todd (1942 - 2016) was an acclaimed ornithologist, a world authority on penguins and waterfowl who served as curator of birds at the Los Angleles Zoo. Todd’s field work in the Southern Hemisphere became the foundation of the Penguin Encounter exhibit at SeaWorld and he helped establish the California condor conservation program. Frank was the recipient of the National Science Foundation Polar Medal, the San Diego Zoo Gold Conservation Medal, and was elected to the American Game Breeders’ Avicultural Hall of Fame and the International Wild Waterfowl Association Hall of Fame in 2000. Table of Contents: Foreword Preface Introduction to the True Waterfowl Classification of Waterfowl of the World Magpie Goose (Anseranatini) Whistling or Tree Ducks (Dendrocygnini) Swans (Anserini) True Geese and Brents (Anserini) Shelducks and Sheldgeese (Tadornini) Dabbling or Surface-Feeding Ducks (Anatini) Eiders (Somateriini) Pochards (Aythyini) Perching Ducks (Cairinini) Sea Ducks (Mergini) Stiff-Tailed Ducks (Oxyurini) Screamers (Anhimidae) Captive Display, Maintenance, and Propagation Epilog: Man and the Future of Waterfowl. A Concise Reference Guide to the Waterfowl Photographing Waterfowl Glossary Bibliography Index CONDITION : This book is in good condition. Tight binding, clean text. The slipcase is soiled and scuffed. There is a tear on the dust jacket. The dust jacket was stored folded and that generated creases so it will be mailed folded as it has been stored since purchased. Please see pictures. THE PICTURES ARE TO BE CONSIDERED AS PART OF THE DESCRIPTION. PLEASE REVIEW THEM FOR A BETTER IDEA OF CONDITION.