Hawks, Eagles, & Falcons of North America

Hawks, Eagles, & Falcons of North America by Paul A Johnsgard. Published by Smithsonian Institution Press, Washington, DC, 1996. 1st Edition 3rd Printing. Hardbound. Paper DJ. Size 4to (up to 12'' tall). Condition: Fine in Good- DJ. 403 Pgs. ISBN 0874746825. LCCN 89-48558. 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. Description text copyright 2007 www.BooksForComfort.net. Item ID 16264.