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Raptors of the World
The newest addition to the highly regarded Helm Identification Series, which includes Seabirds (“unparalleled achievement,” “best bird guide of any kind or of any generation,” “sets the standard of excellence”) and Shorebirds (“a superb guide,” “a landmark volume”).
One of the most eagerly awaited bird books in recent decades, Raptors is the first complete identification guide to all the birds of prey of the world. Each of the 313 species is described thoroughly and accurately, and every plumage and variation is shown in more than two thousand color illustrations plus hundreds of black-and-white drawings. Both large-scale and small-scale range maps show in detail where each species has been found.
Like all the other identification guides in the Helm series — including Seabirds, Shorebirds, Warblers of the Americas, Waterfowl, Woodpeckers, and Sparrows and Buntings — Raptors is the definitive book on its subject. The birds of prey are arguably the most fascinating group of birds for birders and nonbirders alike, and Raptors will be an essential reference for anyone with an interest in birds.
One of the most eagerly awaited bird books in recent decades, Raptors is the first complete identification guide to all the birds of prey of the world. Each of the 313 species is described thoroughly and accurately, and every plumage and variation is shown in more than two thousand color illustrations plus hundreds of black-and-white drawings. Both large-scale and small-scale range maps show in detail where each species has been found.
Like all the other identification guides in the Helm series — including Seabirds, Shorebirds, Warblers of the Americas, Waterfowl, Woodpeckers, and Sparrows and Buntings — Raptors is the definitive book on its subject. The birds of prey are arguably the most fascinating group of birds for birders and nonbirders alike, and Raptors will be an essential reference for anyone with an interest in birds.
992 pages, Hardcover
First published August 1, 2000
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June 25, 2017
The book is full of information about the birds, its illustrations are stunning and accurate. A good book for anyone who wants to have general information on all the raptors and see them in detail.
December 17, 2007
The only book you will need (until the 2nd ed. comes out) on Hawks, Eagles, and Falcons. This hefty tome gives you natural history, identification, and range maps for every species of raptor. From the Philippine Monkey-eating Eagle to the tiny Bat Falcon, all the birds are represented with color illustrations. If you dig birds of prey you need this book.
October 21, 2012
A magnificent book about world raptors. Accurate, full of information. Can study it for hours. Fantastic reference.
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