In the original dust jacket. Blue cloth binding with gilt title on the spine.

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1st Edition. Near fine cloth copy in a near-fine, very slightly edge-nicked and dust-dulled dust wrapper. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description: 176 p. 12 plates, tables, diagrs. 22 cm. Subjects: Waterfowl.Anseriformes. Waterfowl; pictorial works.

Wildfowl is the English word for the taxonomic family Anatidae, which includes true ducks, geese and swans. These birds are naturally found on every continent except Antarctica. Some species such as the Mallard are very widely distributed, others such as Laysan Duck have only ever occupied very small areas. True geese are naturally only found in the northern hemisphere. There are numerous collections of wildfowl throughout Britain which are owned by individuals, municipal bodies and other organisations. Many species which are maintained in captivity in the British Isles are indigenous to warmer countries but can be quite hardy. Under suitable management the birds thrive, breed regularly and have a life expectancy greater than in the wild. A knowledge of the role played by wildfowl in their natural habitats is essential to understanding their needs in captivity.