African Raptors - William S. Clark, Rob Davies

African Raptors

Buch | Hardcover
336 Seiten
2018
Helm (Verlag)
978-0-7136-6538-3 (ISBN)
93,50 inkl. MwSt
The most comprehensive guide to African raptors ever published.

Due to its large land mass and impressive variety of habitats, Africa has the most diverse range of raptors of any continent – with almost a third of the world’s species occurring in the region. These diurnal birds of prey are well known for their hooked bill and powerful talons, as well as their keen vision that enables them to accurately detect their prey during flight.

This authoritative guide, part of the Helm Identification series, features all 106 species found in Africa, with particular emphasis on their field identification. Encompassing falcons, eagles, ospreys, kites, vultures and more, African Raptors discusses the identification of both perched and flying birds, bringing together the very latest research with accurate distribution maps, more than 300 colour photographs and 52 superb plates that illustrate a broad range of ages and racial plumage differences.

This book is the ultimate reference on these remarkable birds, and will be indispensable for all birders and ornithologists with an interest in birds of prey.

William S. Clark is an acknowledged authority on raptors and has traveled to study raptors worldwide. He has published multiple papers on many raptor subjects, and is the author of four field guides covering raptors of Europe, North America, Mexico and Central America. Rob Davies has lived for much of his life in southern Africa and has long had a special interest in raptors. A biologist by training and with a PhD under his belt, he is also an accomplished artist.

Foreword
Acknowledgements

Introduction
How to Use this Book
Topography
Glossary
Plates

Species Accounts (126-326)

Bibliography
Index

Erscheint lt. Verlag 9.8.2018
Reihe/Serie Helm Identification Guides
Illustrationen Rob Davies
Zusatzinfo 100 Maps
Verlagsort London
Sprache englisch
Maße 170 x 240 mm
Gewicht 1108 g
Themenwelt Sachbuch/Ratgeber Natur / Technik Naturführer
Naturwissenschaften Biologie Zoologie
ISBN-10 0-7136-6538-6 / 0713665386
ISBN-13 978-0-7136-6538-3 / 9780713665383
Zustand Neuware
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