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Ask a question or Order this book Browse our books Search our books Book dealer info | JOHNSGARD, PAUL A Hawks, Eagles, & Falcons of North AmericaSmithsonian Institution Press, Washington, DC, 1996, 1st Ed 3rd Pr. Hardbound. The definitive volume on the biology of North American falconiform (hawklike) birds. These beautiful winged predators have long excited human admiration and scientific curiosity. The author writes with a keen appreciation of both interests, appealing to the serious birder as well as the ornithologist. In addition to range maps, full-page figures, and numerous sketches, the book is illustrated by 39 color plates, including 37 photographs and 2 paintings. An appendix provides field identification views and anatomical drawings. Other appendices supply a systematic key for identifying the species, and account of the origins of their scientific and vernacular names and a glossary of technical terms. LCCN 89-48558. 403 Pgs. Description text copyright 2007 ISBN: 0874746825. Fine in Good- DJ. Paper DJ. 4to.. Offered for EUR 27.95 = appr. US$ 39.24 by: Booksforcomfort.com - Book number: 16264 See more books from our catalog: Animals;Birds | |||