The Raptor Almanac: A Comprehensive Guide to Eagles, Hawks, Falcons, and Vultures

By Scott Weidensaul

Book Overview

The Raptor Almanac is a comprehensive reference to the 310 species of diurnal (day-flying) birds of prey worldwide, including hawks, eagles, falcons, and vultures. For the birder or naturalist who... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1585741701
• ISBN13: 9781585741700
• Release Date: January 2000
• Publisher: Lyons Press
• Length: 384 Pages
• Weight: 3.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 8.3" x 10.3"

Customer Reviews

A great read!

This book is a great book for people who want to learn more about raptors. It is a lot of information that is very useful, and like the title indicates, this book is quite comprehensive. I would recommend this book in addition to Raptors by John Hendrickson.

Packed with fine details any avid birder will relish

This exquisite guide will find a home in any public library and many a personal library: it covers over 300 species of raptors, blending the latest natural history facts and scientific research with photos and details of the birds in nature. From population and distribution statistics to accounts of items recovered from nests and nesting habits, Raptor Almanac is packed with fine details any avid birder will relish.