Containing the renowned artist's superbly lucid and comprehensive text, this guide features more than 6,500 of his detailed paintings. Full color.

    One of the most eagerly awaited bird books in recent decades, Raptors is the first complete identification guide to all the birds of prey of the world. Each of the 313 species is described thoroughly and accurately, and every plumage and variation is shown in more than two thousand color illustrations plus hundreds of black-and-white drawings. Both large-scale and small-scale range maps show in detail where each species has been found. Like all the other identification guides in the Helm series — including Seabirds, Shorebirds, Warblers of the Americas, Waterfowl, Woodpeckers, and Sparrows and Buntings — Raptors is the definitive book on its subject. The birds of prey are arguably the most fascinating group of birds for birders and nonbirders alike, and Raptors will be an essential reference for anyone with an interest in birds.

    This volume is dedicated to the field identification of pigeons and doves, and it incorporates much recent information on the family.

    It covers all of the 1,300 species of birds found in Pakistan, India, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka, and will be an essential companion for anyone traveling to these countries.The text gives concise information on field identification (including voice) and provides details on habitat, altitudinal range, and status. A color distribution map is also given for every species. The 96 plates illustrate all 2,300 species recorded in the region (including a few extralimital birds which may in future occur). Female plumages are included if different from the males, and some juvenile plumages and distinct races are also shown where relevant.

    It offers plates with text on facing pages for at-a-glance reference and covers identification, voice, habitat, altitudinal range, distribution and status.

    Identification and distribution are fully covered and the description makes reference to all recognised races.