Table Of ContentIntroduction Birds of Prey of the Northeast Tips for Identifying Birds of Prey In Flight Perching What Makes a Bird of Prey? Raptor Anatomy Raptor Nests Fledging Migration How to Use This Guide Range Maps Quick-Compare Pages Raptors in Flight Body Shape and Field Marks Wing Position in Flight Raptors Perching Sample Pages The Birds of Prey Falcons Kites Hawks Eagles Osprey Vultures Owls Helpful Resources Checklist/Index Photo Credits About the Author
SynopsisThis field guide, organized by group and size, features full-color photographs and information to help readers quickly and easily identify the Northeast birds of prey they see., Identifying birds of prey is easier than ever With this book, watching raptors is more enjoyable, informative and productive. Only Northeast birds of prey - all of the hawks, eagles, falcons, kites, vultures and owls found in the Northeast 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 gee-whiz facts not found in other guides Quick-Compare section - sketches, silhouettes and photos for side-by-side comparisons, Identifying birds of prey is easier than ever! This field guide features Northeast birds of prey only - all of the hawks, eagles, falcons, kites, vultures and owls found in the Northeast. Organized for efficient use, the book offers fact-filled information that's accessible for beginners but informative for more experienced birders. Stunning photos, naturalist information, interesting gee-whiz facts and a Quick-Compare section help to make watching raptors more enjoyable, informative and productive., Get Started Identifying Raptors of the Northeast! 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 30 species--including every species of raptor found in the Northeast. 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 Northeastern birds of prey: every raptor species found in the Northeast 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 Northeast Field Guide is applicable to the states of Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, and Washington, D.C.