EAGLES, HAWKS AND FALCONS OF THE WORLD. By Leslie Brown and Dean Amadon.

(1968) 1989 2nd edition. 4to (216 x 286mm). Pp1240[Vol1:1-434,Vol2:139-945]. Colour and plain plates, illustrations. Brown boards, spine titled in gilt.

Colour plates by Roger Tory Peterson, J.C.Harrison, Don R.Eckelberry, David Reid-Henry, Albert Earl Gilbert, C.E.Talbot Kelly, Guy Coheleach, Lloyd Sandford, Malcolm Ellis, Cornelius J.Ward, J.G.Williams. This second edition combines the two volumes in one. The two bound-in volumes retain their separate pagination and contents-pages. Chapters in both volumes include: One: Classification and distribution; Physical attributes and senses; Plumage and moult; The daily cycle; Flight; Migration; Hunting methods and speed; Food consumption and the role of birds of prey as predators; Territory; Display; Nests and nest building; Eggs and incubation; Development of the young; The post-fledging period; Breeding success and productivity; Longevity, mortality and enemies; Hawks and man; Field identification; Nomenclature and taxonomy; Specific list, (9pp index to entries in the rest of the book).