The Raptor Guide of Southern Africa

The Raptor Guide of Southern Africa
Author: Ulrich Oberprieler
Publisher:
Total Pages: 308
Release: 2009
Genre: Nature
ISBN:

Suitable for every birdwatcher and raptorphile, this title describes various Southern African raptors, both diurnal and nocturnal species in a user-friendly system of 11 groups which are colour-coded and cross-referenced. It also features English, Afrikaans, French, German, Portuguese and scientific names.

African Raptors

African Raptors
Author: William S. Clark
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Total Pages: 868
Release: 2018-08-09
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 147292570X

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.

Birds of Prey of Southern Africa

Birds of Prey of Southern Africa
Author: Kenneth Newman
Publisher:
Total Pages: 23
Release: 2007-10
Genre: Birds of prey
ISBN: 9780620245364

An A5 laminated fold-out field guide featuring 67 species of Southern African raptors. Bird names in English, German and Afrikaans.

A Field Guide to the Raptors of Europe, the Middle East, and North Africa

A Field Guide to the Raptors of Europe, the Middle East, and North Africa
Author: William S. Clark
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Total Pages: 500
Release: 1999
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 9780198546610

In this thorough new identification guide, author Bill Clark presents the latest information on tried-and-tested field marks for the diurnal raptors, both perched and in flight, making this book essential for all ornithologists or any bird watcher who wants to accurately identify these extraordinary birds.

Raptors of Mexico and Central America

Raptors of Mexico and Central America
Author: William S. Clark
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Total Pages: 305
Release: 2017-03-28
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 1400885078

The essential field guide to the raptors of Mexico and Central America Raptors are among the most challenging birds to identify in the field due to their bewildering variability of plumage, flight silhouettes, and behavior. Raptors of Mexico and Central America is the first illustrated guide to the region's 69 species of raptors, including vagrants. It features 32 stunning color plates and 213 color photos, and a distribution map for each regularly occurring species. Detailed species accounts describe key identification features, age-related plumages, status and distribution, subspecies, molt, habitats, behaviors, potential confusion species, and more. Raptors of Mexico and Central America is the essential field guide to this difficult bird group and the ideal travel companion for anyone visiting this region of the world. Covers all 69 species of raptors found in Mexico and Central America Features 32 color plates and hundreds of color photos Provides multiple illustrations of each species Depicts and describes variations in plumage by individual, morph, age, and region Describes behavior, food preferences, hunting strategies, vocalizations, and molt Covers rare and extralimital species Includes distribution maps and flight silhouettes

Southern African LBJs made simple

Southern African LBJs made simple
Author: Doug Newman
Publisher: Penguin Random House South Africa
Total Pages: 490
Release: 2021-02-05
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 1775846598

Now updated and expanded, Southern African LBJs made simple offers a unique method for identifying and distinguishing the cryptic little birds that are known as ‘little brown jobs’. Using a three-stage process, the book guides readers through successive stages, each of which takes them closer to identifying the bird in question. As calls play a critical role in identification of these birds, individual calls and comparative tracks are included. The book features: NEW BIRD CALL ACCESS – instant access to calls using free downloadable call app to scan barcodes on the species pages. Concise text describing key ID criteria (such as size, habitat, habits, call and similar-looking and -sounding birds). Updated distribution maps and carefully labelled illustrations. This enhanced and updated new edition will be an invaluable guide for anyone who wants to be able to tell one LBJ from another. Sales points: invaluable resource for identifying cryptic birds; fully updated, with additional species and refined ID information; scan and play bird calls using free downloadable app.

Flight Identification of Raptors of Europe, North Africa and the Middle East

Flight Identification of Raptors of Europe, North Africa and the Middle East
Author: Dick Forsman
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Total Pages: 1423
Release: 2016-02-25
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 1472925556

This book is the ultimate flight-identification guide for the raptors of the Western Palaearctic, covering Europe, North Africa, the Middle East (including Arabia) to Central Asia. Raptors are notoriously hard to identify, even if seen well, and represent perhaps the toughest of all ID challenges for birders. This guide provides identification information for all 60 species that regularly occur in the region, to subspecific level. The text covers every plumage and age in detail, with each species account accompanied by a range of photographs covering all the principal plumages. Based on this stunning photographic coverage, most of which has never been published before, this book represents a landmark in bird identification books and a major work for all raptor enthusiasts.