AFRICAN BIRDS OF PREY. By Peter and Beverley Pickford. Text by Warwick Tarboton.
(1989) 1991 reprint. Large square quarto (260 x 286mm). Pp226. Colour photographs throughout, maps.
"A truly magnificent photographic study of Africa's birds of prey is long overdue. This book more that satisfies the need, for it combines a visually stunning collection of photographs with an excellent, well-researched text." Chapters include: Secretary bird; Vultures, 8 spp; Kites and allied species, 5 spp; Eagles, 18 spp; Buzzards, 6spp; Sparrowhawks and goshawks, 10spp; Harriers and allied species, 6 spp; Osprey; Falcons and kestrels, 16 spp; Owls, 12 spp. Good photography accompanied by an essay on each species and technical details.
"A truly magnificent photographic study of Africa's birds of prey is long overdue. This book more that satisfies the need, for it combines a visually stunning collection of photographs with an excellent, well-researched text." Chapters include: Secretary bird; Vultures, 8 spp; Kites and allied species, 5 spp; Eagles, 18 spp; Buzzards, 6spp; Sparrowhawks and goshawks, 10spp; Harriers and allied species, 6 spp; Osprey; Falcons and kestrels, 16 spp; Owls, 12 spp. Good photography accompanied by an essay on each species and technical details.
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Book Code
37252
| Author | Pickford (Peter and Beverley) and Tarboton (Warwick). |
|---|---|
| Book Code | 37252 |
| ISBN | 1853680648 / 1853680649. |
| Book Description | Very good in slightly used dust-wrapper. |
| Book Cover | Hardcover |
| Published Date | 1989 |
| Publisher | New Holland. |
| Place | London. |