Raptors: The Birds of Prey
- ISBN-10
- 1558212752
- ISBN-13
- 9781558212756
- Series
- Raptors
- Category
- Nature / Birdwatching Guides
- Pages
- 382
- Language
- English
- Published
- 1996
- Publisher
- Lyons & Burford
- Author
- Scott Weidensaul
Description
Anyone who has seen a soaring hawk, witnessed a falcon swoop down on prey, or watched an eagle on its perch knows the awesome beauty and power of a raptor. This is the first comprehensive guide to the biology, ecology and conservation of diurnal (daytime hunting) birds of prey, assembling all the facts and fables about these mysterious and glorious birds. Over 100 full-color photos.
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- 2017-09-19
- 128 pages
- Paperback
- Princeton Architectural Press
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- 2017-05-02
- 336 pages
- Ebook
- Cornell University Press
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