The Raptor Almanac: Birds of Prey

by Scott Weidensaul

Book Overview

Few people, writes Scott Weidensaul, are apathetic toward raptors. Once you've seen a hawk or a falcon or an eagle in action, you're likely to take an interest in how these great birds of prey make... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1558212752
• ISBN13: 9781558212756
• Release Date: January 1996
• Publisher: Lyons and Burford Publishers
• Length: 382 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 8.4" x 10.4"

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.