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Raptors of the World
Raptors of the World
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'Covering every species of raptor on the planet, this book is perfect for anyone with an interest in birds of prey.' - Birdwatch
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.
Table of Contents
List of species
Preface
Acknowledgements
Introduction
Using this Book
Orders of Raptor Population Sizes
Raptor Topography
Measuring Lengths and Wingspans of Raptors
Sex and Age Differences in Sizes and Shapes of Raptors
Identifying Raptors
Raptor Migration
Raptor Moult Patterns and Age Criteria by Carl Edelstam
Raptor Vision, Hearing and Olfaction by Carl Edelstam
Raptor Plumages and External Structure by Carl Edelstam
Taxonomy, Sequence and Nomenclature of Raptors
English Names of Raptors
Colour Plates (80-304)
Systematic Section (305-925)
Bibliography
Index
Preface
Acknowledgements
Introduction
Using this Book
Orders of Raptor Population Sizes
Raptor Topography
Measuring Lengths and Wingspans of Raptors
Sex and Age Differences in Sizes and Shapes of Raptors
Identifying Raptors
Raptor Migration
Raptor Moult Patterns and Age Criteria by Carl Edelstam
Raptor Vision, Hearing and Olfaction by Carl Edelstam
Raptor Plumages and External Structure by Carl Edelstam
Taxonomy, Sequence and Nomenclature of Raptors
English Names of Raptors
Colour Plates (80-304)
Systematic Section (305-925)
Bibliography
Index
Product details
| Published | Jul 30 2010 |
|---|---|
| Format | Ebook (PDF) |
| Edition | 1st |
| Extent | 992 |
| ISBN | 9781408135501 |
| Imprint | Helm |
| Series | Helm Identification Guides |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
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