{"product_id":"birds-of-prey-of-the-east-a-field-guide-paperback","title":"Birds of Prey of the East: A Field Guide - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eBrian K. Wheeler\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eBirds of Prey of the East \u003c\/i\u003eand its companion volume, \u003ci\u003eBirds of Prey of the West, \u003c\/i\u003e are the most comprehensive and authoritative field guides to North American birds of prey ever published. Written and lavishly illustrated with stunning, lifelike paintings by leading field-guide illustrator, photographer, and author Brian Wheeler, the guides depict an enormous range of variations of age, sex, color, and plumage, and feature a significant amount of plumage data that has never been published before. The painted figures illustrate plumage and species comparisons in a classic field-guide layout. Each species is shown in the same posture and from the same viewpoint, which further assists comparisons. Facing-page text includes quick-reference identification points and brief natural history accounts that incorporate the latest information. The range maps are exceptionally accurate and much larger than those in other guides. They plot the most up-to-date distribution information for each species and include the location of cities for more accurate reference. Finally, the guides feature color habitat photographs next to the maps. The result sets a new standard for guides to North America's birds of prey.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLavishly illustrated with stunning, lifelike paintings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWritten and illustrated by a leading authority on North American birds of prey\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDepicts more plumages than any other guide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConcise facing-page text includes quick-reference identification points\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClassic field-guide layout makes comparing species easy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge, accurate range maps include up-to-date distribution information\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnique color habitat photographs next to the maps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \"Brian Wheeler's new field guides are must-haves for every bird-of-prey aficionado, hawk watcher, raptor biologist, or field naturalist. The wonderfully detailed plates and text synthesize the latest knowledge on plumages for each species, including information on aging, and mark a new frontier in raptor identification books.\"\u003cb\u003e--Laurie J. Goodrich, Hawk Mountain Reservation, Pennsylvania\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \"North American raptors, even the common ones, can be incredibly variable in appearance and a challenge to identify for many birders. In his new guides, Brian Wheeler celebrates this diversity and skillfully guides observers through steps to distinguish what they are seeing. Bravo for his approach and industry, which will assist us all in appreciating the raptors of our world!\"\u003cb\u003e--Gordon Court, wildlife biologist\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \"The spectacular color illustrations and detailed text should make \u003ci\u003eBirds of Prey of the East\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eBirds of Prey of the West\u003c\/i\u003e welcome additions to the library of any serious aficionado of diurnal birds of prey--or to anyone who has ever looked skyward and marveled at the grandeur of a soaring raptor.\"\u003cb\u003e--Wayne R. Petersen, Mass Audubon\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBrian K. Wheeler\u003c\/b\u003e has been studying, painting, and photographing birds of prey throughout the United States and Canada for more than fifty years. He is the illustrator of \u003ci\u003eHawks of North America\u003c\/i\u003e (Peterson Field Guides), the coauthor and photographer of \u003ci\u003eA Photographic Guide to North American Raptors\u003c\/i\u003e (Princeton), and the author and photographer of \u003ci\u003eRaptors of Eastern North America\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eRaptors of Western North America\u003c\/i\u003e (Princeton). His photographs have appeared in many other books and in many bird magazines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 304\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.8 x 8 x 5.2 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 19, 2018\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51756974637344,"sku":"9780691117065","price":27.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/f28cb008dbf733b7e4deb92ddafddbc8.webp?v=1780090689","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/birds-of-prey-of-the-east-a-field-guide-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}