Birds of Prey of the West Field Guide

Get Started Identifying Raptors of the West!

Learn to identify raptors, and make bird-watching even more enjoyable. With Stan Tekiela's famous field guide, bird identification is simple and informative. This book features 47 species--including every species of raptor found in the West. For ease of use, the guide is organized by group: hawks, eagles, falcons, kites, vultures, and owls. So when you see a bird of prey, you can determine its group by common visual characteristics. Then turn to the corresponding section to find out what it is!

Book Features:

• Only Western birds of prey: every raptor species found in the West
• Organized for efficient use: species organized by group, then size from smallest to largest
• Fact-filled information: accessible for beginners but informative for more experienced birders
• Stunning photos: professional-quality sharpness and detail
• Stan's Notes: naturalist information and interesting facts not found in other guides
• Quick-Compare section: sketches, silhouettes, and photos for side-by-side comparisons

Birds of Prey of the West Field Guide is applicable to the states of Alaska, Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, and Wyoming.

Author: Stan Tekiela
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Adventure Publications
Published: 01/27/2011
Series: Bird Identification Guides
Pages: 248
Weight: 0.48lbs
Size: 6.00h x 4.40w x 0.50d
ISBN: 9781591933045