This book presents the most complete and up-to-date guide for the recognition of the diurnal raptors of Europe and the Middle East. It is written by an acknowledged expert, the author of many definitive identification articles and veteran of countless tours and expeditions. More than 700 high quality color photographs have been specifically chosen to demonstrate the plumage of each age and sex class of every species found in Europe and the Middle East. The photographs are complemented by almost 100 line drawings focusing on particular identification details, and are backed up by a detailed text enabling birdwatchers to recognize even the most difficult species. The latest information, much of it previously unpublished, describes the plumage and soft part coloration of each category of bird, and compares and contrasts with similar plumages of species which may cause confusion. The book discusses the difficulties caused by stage of moult, variation in light conditions, and changes in silhouette arising from different flight types. Fully referenced with a list of nearly 300 key papers and articles, this book is an essential reference to the field identification of every species, age, and sex class of raptors. Key Features * The first comprehensive collection of photographs of European raptors showing all plumages of species in the field * Descriptions of every age class of each sex * More than 700 high quality color photographs and 100 line drawings * Valuable notes comparing difficult-to-identify species

The Raptors of Europe and the Middle East: A Handbook of Field Identification (A Volume in the T & AD Poyser Series) (Birds Series)

Science & Math

Forsman, Dick

Nature & Ecology

Princeton University Press

Raptors are notoriously hard to identify, even if seen well. Contrary to expectation, it is actually easier to identify raptors in flight than perched, and it is fortunate that most raptors are usually seen in flight! 
 This is the ultimate flight identification guide to Western Palearctic raptors. Covering over sixty species of raptors (over twenty more than the first edition) throughout Europe, North Africa, the Middle East, and Central Asia, this deeply researched text reaches even further into the history of these amazing creatures. A stunning photographic guide of never-before-published images, this thorough text covers every plumage and age in breathtaking detail.

Flight Identification of Raptors of Europe, North Africa and the Middle East: A Handbook of Field Identification (Helm Identification Guides)

Biological Sciences

Helm

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