The Mitchell Beazley Pocket Guide to Birds of Prey of the World

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This new guide is a complete, illustrated account of all the world's birds of prey. It provides a concise introduction to the natural history of these most exciting birds as well as a handy pocket reference to aid in their identification.
All 295 species are carefully illustrated in full colour, often from more than one angle, to show their plumage, flight patterns and other distinctive features. Any differences between male and female, or adult and immature birds are emphasized, and the text accompanying each picture gives clear information on the bird's size, distribution, ecology and conservation status.
In the book's main section, the species are subdivided into 18 major groups according to the most widely-used systematic order. A brief introduction outlines the most important and interesting features of each group.
THE MITCHELL BEAZLEY
POCKET GUIDE TO
BIRDS OF PREY OF THE WORLD
The Author
Martin Walters is a freelance writer and editor specializing in the fields of... Tovább

Fülszöveg

This new guide is a complete, illustrated account of all the world's birds of prey. It provides a concise introduction to the natural history of these most exciting birds as well as a handy pocket reference to aid in their identification.
All 295 species are carefully illustrated in full colour, often from more than one angle, to show their plumage, flight patterns and other distinctive features. Any differences between male and female, or adult and immature birds are emphasized, and the text accompanying each picture gives clear information on the bird's size, distribution, ecology and conservation status.
In the book's main section, the species are subdivided into 18 major groups according to the most widely-used systematic order. A brief introduction outlines the most important and interesting features of each group.
THE MITCHELL BEAZLEY
POCKET GUIDE TO
BIRDS OF PREY OF THE WORLD
The Author
Martin Walters is a freelance writer and editor specializing in the fields of natural history and conservation. He studied zoology at Oxford University and is the author of several books on wildlife. He is a keen birdwatcher and amateur botanist and has travelled extensively through Europe, North America, Africa and Asia.
The Artist
Richard Hull is a professional bird and wildlife artist and a dedicated field ornithologist. The illustrations in this guide benefit from his close observations of birds in their natural habitats, and have all been checked against museum skins for details of plumage and anatomy.
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The Pocket Guide to Mushrooms and Toadstools
The Pocket Guide to Seashores of Britain and Northern Europe
The Pocket Guide to Rocks, Minerals and Gemstones
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THE MITCHELL BEAZLEY
POCKET GUIDE TO
birds of prey of the world
A beautifully illustrated field guide to the
world's birds of prey Compact but comprehensive, it is the perfect companion for any observer of these fascinating and awe-inspiring animals.
• All 295 species illustrated in full
colour
• Key features of each bird described
• Rare and endangered species highlighted
• Introductory sections explain the
biology of birds of prey Vissza