Eagles,Hawks & falcons of the World

Leslie Brown & Dean Amadon

mapThis book,the most authoritative currently available,aims to bring together in one work all the knowledge on the diurnal birds of prey of the world.Many of the birds of prey have been exhaustively studied in recent years,and a great deal is known about their habits.Others,especially those living in the forests of South America and the Far East,remain virtually unknown.In some cases they may be related to other well known species.The breeding habits of that spectacular and relatively common species,the King Vulture,have never been fully described,nor those of the world's largest eagles'Pithecophaga jefferyi.Some small island species are in danger of extinction while still largely unknown,and the continuing destruction of the world's rain forests will have a devastating effect on hundreds of birds.

The information is presented in two parts.First,a series of introductory chapters covering taxonomy,morphology,senses,flight,hunting methods,food and feeding,migration,various aspects of the breeding cycle,economics and relations with man,including falconry.Following are generic and species accounts in systematic order.Throughout,over 125 colour paintings by some of the world's most esteemed nature artists illuminate the text and evoke a true picture of the birds in their habitat.Each is accompanied by detailed identification keys.Eagles,Hawks & Falcons of the World is surely a book no connoiseur of birds should be without.....(insise front cover)

Hardback.Monumental account with superb black & White and Colour plates.945 pp.1989 Wellfleet books.Condition fine in d/w.Price £70.00 Post Free UK To order please click here Or Tel +44 (0) 1665 713954

*Other titles of interest.'The Golden Eagle ' 'The Sparrowhawk ' 'The Buzzard ' 'Return of the Sea Eagle '

'The Red Kite ' 'The Montagu's Harrier ' 'The Peregrine' 'The Hobby ' 'The Marsh Harrier '' Harriers of the World' .

' The Hen Harrier ' or Cd ' Birds of Prey and Owls of Western Europe '

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