Birds of Prey: A Folding Pocket Guide to Familiar North American Species

Kavanagh, James; Press, Waterford

ISBN 10 : 1583551891 ISBN 13 : 9781583551899

Editeur : Waterford Press Ltd, 2002

Synopsis

What distinguishes a bird of prey? They have exceptionally good vision, a sharp, hooked beak, and powerful feet with curved, sharp talons for grasping prey. This beautifully illustrated guide highlights over 50 familiar species of vultures, eagles, falcons, kites, hawks and owls (most perching and in flight), features silhouette profiles of key species groups and includes a map identifying raptor flyways and migratory hotspots. Laminated for durability, this lightweight, pocket-sized folding guide is an excellent source of portable information and ideal for field use by naturalists of all ages. Made in the USA.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Zoologist James Kavanagh has researched and written more than 450 publications pertaining to wildlife observation and outdoor recreation. His unique talent is in taking complex information and synthesizing the salient points to make knowledge about nature and the outdoors more accessible to novices, and to present quick, portable reference information for more experienced wildlife and outdoor enthusiasts. His books have sold more than 5 million copies worldwide.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Waterford Press Ltd
• Date d'édition: 2002
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1583551891
• ISBN 13: 9781583551899
• Reliure: Brochure
• Illustrateur: Leung Raymond
• Nombre de pages: 1
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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