Raptors of the World

by James Ferguson-Lees

Series:Princeton Field Guides, Helm identification guides (Raptors), Helm Field Guides

Description

This guide covers all the world's 313 raptor species illustrated with adult, juvenile and selected immature plumages as well as main geographical races. There are illustrations of over 2000 perched and flying birds, some with typical prey and facing texts summarising length, wingspan, male-to-female proportion, shape and flight. The text is further enhanced with line drawings illustrating specific points about identification and behaviour. ""Covering every species of raptor on the planet, show more this book is perfect for anyone with an interest in birds of prey."" Birdwatch show less

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James Ferguson-Lees

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James Ferguson-Lees is the former editor of "British Birds", the president of the British Trust for Ornithology, & the deputy director of the Royal Society for Bird Preservation. He is also the author of "The Shell Guide to the Birds of Britain & Europe". He lives in Great Britain. (Bowker Author Biography)