The Crossley ID guide. Raptors

Summary: As part of the revolutionary Crossley ID Guide series, this comprehensive and authoritative book covers all thirty-four of North America's diurnal raptors. Each species is featured in stunning lifelike scenes creating a complete picture, ideal for the beginning and novice birder. These color plates show males and females, in a full spectrum of ages and color variants, depicted near and far, in flight and at rest, and from multiple angles, all caught in their typical habitats. This design allows everyone to understand and enjoy what he or she sees in the field. There are also comparative multispecies scenes and mystery photographs that allow readers to test their identification skills, along with answers and full explanations in the back of the book.--Front flap.