
Raptors of the World
Helm (Publisher)
Published on 28. September 2001
Book
Hardback
992 pages
978-0-7136-8026-3 (ISBN)
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, this book is perfect for anyone with an interest in birds of prey." Birdwatch
Reviews / Votes
"Covering every species of raptor on the planet, this book is perfect for anyone with an interest in birds of prey." Birdwatch (March 2006)More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Illustrations
112pl 300 maps, 60line drawings
Dimensions
Height: 240 mm
Width: 170 mm
Weight
2458 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7136-8026-3 (9780713680263)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Additional editions

David A. Christie | James Ferguson-Lees
Raptors of the World
E-Book
07/2010
1st Edition
Helm
€83.49
Available for download
Previous edition
Peter Steyn
Birds of Prey of Southern Africa
Book
12/1982
Helm
€57.14
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Persons
Author
Assistant Editor, "British Birds"
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