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A Photographic Guide to North American Raptors (Hardcover)

by Brian K. Wheeler (Author), William S. Clark (Author), Pete Dunne (Foreword)
4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (8 customer reviews)


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

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

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5.0 out of 5 stars A great education!
I am reading it cover to cover. There is so much information, and the pictures are really good. They have included many different views of each bird. Read more
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4.0 out of 5 stars Nice Photos
I purchased this book specifically to improve my ability to identify different buteos and their various morphs. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Ron Braithwaite

4.0 out of 5 stars Finally, a useable book for raptor id
Being a naturalist from the age of seven or so, I have long been a keen observer of birds with particular attention paid to the raptors and soaring birds. Read more
Published on March 9, 2007 by James Daniel Kelley

5.0 out of 5 stars Hawks and Birds of Prey
This is by far the very best book I have ever seen. The photos and details are just Great. I would advise anyone that watchs for these beautiful birds to have this as a guide!!
Published on February 25, 2006 by Terry Clark

4.0 out of 5 stars Great place to start with raptor identification.
A good book to start your field and in hand bird identification specialty book shelf.

The pictures of birds flying over head are much improved over the paperback Peterson series... Read more

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