| Raptors of the World | 
 enlarge | Authors: James Ferguson-lees, David A. Christie
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Category: Book
Buy New: CDN$ 31.68
New (5) Used (3) from CDN$ 22.40
Avg. Customer Rating:  9 reviews
Sales Rank: 266221
Media: Paperback
Edition: 1
Pages: 320
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.5
Dimensions (in): 9.3 x 6.3 x 0.8
ISBN: 0691126844
Dewey Decimal Number: 598.9
EAN: 9780691126845
ASIN: 0691126844
Publication Date: February 6, 2006
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 Raptors of the World November 19, 2001
0 out of 2 found this review helpful
The book is very specific abour hawks, falcons, vultures, etc and very good. However I am a owl lover. The book did NOT have
anything about owls. Are owls not raptors. Yes, they are!
the book is titled Raptors of the world but DOES NOT have anything about owls. I will keep the book for "hawk" information but I am also looking for a book about Owls of the world.
 A Docent's Dream November 18, 2001
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
The comprehensive authority on the world's raptors. What handlers and educators have been waiting for. This is a wonderful book. Loaded with information for every interest level. I'm so impressed, I've ordered a second one for our zoo's library.
 A great reference for the bird of prey enthusiast... November 16, 2001
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
A listing of all the known species of raptors in the world--from vultures to eagles to accipiters to buzzards to caracaras--with descriptions that cover their distibution, habitats, food preferences, et al, accompanied by a series of color plates that illustrate each bird. Great for the armchair bird-watcher.A point off, however, due to the fact some of the plates are too crowded, and as a result some of the illustrations are rather small. This is often due to the number of "in flight" reference illustrations of certain birds, both from above AND below. For example, on the plate shared by the golden eagle and the imperial eagle there are 12 of these. These many references may very well be valuable for field identification, but for those of us who have no intention of going out in the field (which would be a chore with a book this heavy anyway), they can seem a bit over the top. An excellent book nonetheless.
If you are into raptors - don't miss this great book October 16, 2001
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This fantastic book covers all the raptors of the world. The book is extraordinary good in the descriptions of the birds of prey, and the plates are fantastic. The book includes illustrations of adults, juvenile, male and female birds, and all the illustrations are great.Furthermore there is introdoctionary chapters on identification of raptors, on their migration, breeding patterns etc. It's great finally to have a single book covering all the raptors of the world, especially when the book is as great as this one. Everybody who have an interest in raptors simply needs to own it. The only problem as far as I can see is, that it's impossible to take the book with you into the field, so I guess you still need your normal fieldguide.
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