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Raptors of California (California Natural History Guides)
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by Hans Peeters and Pam Peeters
Sales Rank: 225506
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List Price: $18.95
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Features
Cover Type: Paperback with 305 pages
Published by: University of California PressEdition: 1st Edition February 28, 2005
Written in: English
ISBN 10 Number: 0520242009
ISBN 13 Number: 978-0520242005
Book Dimensions:
7.2 x 4.2 x 1 inches
Weighs: 1 pounds
Product Review
"This is actually two books for the price of one; the introductory chapters stand-alone as an great natural history of North America raptors, and the species accounts and spectacular plates make this one of the best state raptor book available." - Lloyd Kiff, Science Director, The Peregrine Fund"
Product Description
Raptors--the charismatic group of birds that includes hawks, eagles, and falcons--evoke power, swiftness, and grace. Raptors, or birds of prey, gaze calmly about while at rest, exuding confidence and nobility, and, while soaring aloft, they are absolute icons of the California landscape. Featuring descriptions of every diurnal California raptor, this state-of-the-art, gorgeously illustrated guide is the first to combine identification of these important birds with a comprehensive discussion of their natural history.
Raptors of California notes well-established field marks in addition to introducing several new pointers that help distinguish especially difficult species. More than a field guide, the book also includes information on raptor anatomy, foraging, reproduction, movement, where and how to observe raptors, human-raptor interactions, raptor conservation, endangered species, caring for injured hawks, falconry, and more. Of special interest is the inclusion of previously unpublished descriptions of raptor behavior and many fascinating anecdotes and vivid observations from the field that provide new insights into the lives of these captivating birds.
* Covers 27 species, with range maps for the 18 species regularly occurring in California
* 104 color figures include photographs and wash drawings illustrating habitats, anatomy, field marks, and behavior
* 12 full-page color plates show the various plumages of each species--including rarities--as well as their appearance in flight
* Highly readable and accessible, even when covering complicated topics such as flight and evolutionary adaptations
Reader Reviews
Excellent text and a good read. Error: Camp Pendelton is in San Diego county, not San Luis Obispo county. Art work is good as far as it goes, however, Wheeler's book of photos of actual live birds is better for field work.
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