David A. Christie – författare

A dedicated field guide to the world's raptorsRaptors – predatory birds that include the falcons, eagles, hawks, harriers, buzzards, kites and the Osprey – have been watched, admired, studied and painted from ancient times. Our understanding of the biology, ecology and taxonomy of these birds was condensed into one of the finest monographs of the century to date, Raptors of the World, by James Ferguson-Lees and David Christie. This field guide represents the next step on from that magnificent work. It features plates by some of the world's leading bird artists, with a concise text and a colour distribution map on facing pages, creating a lightweight field reference that covers all 340 raptor species, from the sparrow-sized Black-thighed Falconet to the mighty Steller's Sea-eagle, and everything in between.Armed with this guide, birders will be able to identify any bird of prey they encounter anywhere in the world with confidence.

This comprehensive volume covers all of the 198 species of woodpeckers in the world.Each is beautifully illustrated in colour in its various plumages and described vividly and accurately, with complete information on its identifying characteristics, similar species, distribution, migration, habitat, geographical variations, voice, habits, food, and breeding behaviour. References for further research are also included.Woodpeckers is an essential addition to any birder''s library.

This comprehensive volume covers all of the 198 species of woodpeckers in the world. Each is beautifully illustrated in colour in its various plumages and described vividly and accurately, with complete information on its identifying characteristics, similar species, distribution, migration, habitat, geographical variations, voice, habits, food, and breeding behaviour. References for further research are also included. Woodpeckers is an essential addition to any birder''s library.

''Covering every species of raptor on the planet, this book is perfect for anyone with an interest in birds of prey.'' - BirdwatchThis guide covers all the world''s 313 raptor species illustrated with adult, juvenile and selected immature plumages as well as main geographical races.There are illustrations of over 2000 perched and flying birds, some with typical prey and facing texts summarising length, wingspan, male-to-female proportion, shape and flight.The text is further enhanced with line drawings illustrating specific points about identification and behaviour.

A dedicated field guide to the world''s raptorsRaptors – predatory birds that include the falcons, eagles, hawks, harriers, buzzards, kites and the Osprey – have been watched, admired, studied and painted from ancient times. Our understanding of the biology, ecology and taxonomy of these birds was condensed into one of the finest monographs of the century to date, Raptors of the World, by James Ferguson-Lees and David Christie.This field guide represents the next step on from that magnificent work. It features plates by some of the world''s leading bird artists, with a concise text and a colour distribution map on facing pages, creating a lightweight field reference that covers all 340 raptor species, from the sparrow-sized Black-thighed Falconet to the mighty Steller''s Sea-eagle, and everything in between.Armed with this guide, birders will be able to identify any bird of prey they encounter anywhere in the world with confidence.

A dedicated field guide to the world''s raptorsRaptors – predatory birds that include the falcons, eagles, hawks, harriers, buzzards, kites and the Osprey – have been watched, admired, studied and painted from ancient times. Our understanding of the biology, ecology and taxonomy of these birds was condensed into one of the finest monographs of the century to date, Raptors of the World, by James Ferguson-Lees and David Christie.This field guide represents the next step on from that magnificent work. It features plates by some of the world''s leading bird artists, with a concise text and a colour distribution map on facing pages, creating a lightweight field reference that covers all 340 raptor species, from the sparrow-sized Black-thighed Falconet to the mighty Steller''s Sea-eagle, and everything in between.Armed with this guide, birders will be able to identify any bird of prey they encounter anywhere in the world with confidence.