A Photographic Guide to North American Raptors (Hardcover)

by Brian K. Wheeler (Author), William S. Clark (Author), Pete Dunne (Foreword)

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Considered the definitive raptor identification guide for North America, this essential resource for birders includes photos and text for distinguishing between hawks, falcons, eagles, and vultures in the field, paying careful attention to plumage variations in juveniles and adults.

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"...I would recommend it as a supplement to other speciality raptor guides. ...I highly recommend this useful guide..." -- Keith L. Bildstein in The Auk, 2001

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 198 pages
• Publisher: Princeton University Press (May 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0127455302
• ISBN-13: 978-0127455303
• Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 6.6 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,185,989 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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24 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Useful field guide, shows variability of morphs, October 20, 2001

By	Richard "Richard" (California) - See all my reviews

This review is from: A Photographic Guide to North American Raptors (A Volume in the AP Natural World Series) (Paperback)

This is simply the best field guide for North American diurnal raptors that I have seen. Unlike some other photgraphic guides, it provides several images of each species in poses that one is likely to see in the field: perched and soaring from above and the side (showing field marks of top of wing and tail). It shows several examples of different morphs and ages for most birds. This is critical in understanding the variability in markings within a species. In addition, it has a section on field identification problems, detailing differences between similar looking birds. To my knowledge, there is no substitute.

However, the paperback version is somewhat cheaply produced. The publisher should improve the binding and the quality of paper for this book. Try not to get it wet.

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Photographic Guide to North American Raptors, March 10, 2003

By	"birdwoman3" (CA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: A Photographic Guide to North American Raptors (A Volume in the AP Natural World Series) (Paperback)

This is the best photographic guide to north american raptors available. The photos are very clear so you can see details on plumage. It also includes multiple photos of the species that have morphs, which is very helpful in the field. This is not a book I would recommend if you are using it for written reference. But I give it 5 stars for a field reference guide!

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Soar With the Falcons!, January 17, 2007

By	BeatleBangs1964 (United States) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER)

This review is from: A Photographic Guide to North American Raptors (Paperback)

This masterpiece is one of the best field guides for raptors in North America. Readers are treated to several pictures of each type of bird. Raptors are shown perched and in flight, face on and in side view. Readers also see the field markings on the birds which are fully explained in a clear, direct way. A guide to helping readers identify the differences among the raptors is also provided. This is an excellent, outstanding work.