The Raptor Almanac: A Comprehensive Guide to Eagles, Hawks, Falcons, and Vultures - Softcover

The Raptor Almanac is a comprehensive reference to the 310 species of diurnal (day-flying) birds of prey worldwide, including hawks, eagles, falcons, and vultures. For the birder or naturalist who wants to go beyond the fundamentals, and especially for anyone fascinated by birds of prey, The Raptor Almanac gathers virtually every important fact about these birds in an accessible and entertaining manner. This inspiring, all-inclusive book covers raptor evolution, taxonomy, behaviour, courtship and breeding, nesting, migration, human/bird interaction, environmental threats, and conservation efforts - from the well-known programs to reintroduce the California condor and peregrine falcon, to lesser-known efforts to preserve the snail kite and the ferruginous hawk. This full-color volume is an indispensable guide for all birdwatchers, raptor enthusiasts, and for anyone interested in the natural world.

Scott Weidensaul is a lifelong raptor enthusiast and licensed bird-bander specializing in birds of prey. He is the author of more than two dozen books on natural history, including the critically acclaimed Mountains of the Heart: A Natural History of the Appalachians, The Seasonal Guide to the Natural Year series; and A Kid's First Book of Birdwatching. His work has appeared in such publications as International Wildlife, Audubon, Bird Watcher's Digest & Outdoor Traveler,