Birds of prey come in many shapes & sizes, & some are dramatic, charismatic birds. In the opinion of many people, few species in Europe match the lammergeier for sheer spectacle, & many others would rate the peregrine high on the list of perfectly adapted hunters. This fantastic pocket guide features the nine raptor families, up to 15 meticulously detailed illustrations for each species in flight & at rest for accurate identification, stunning photgraphs demonstrating the habitat, breeding & feeding patterns of each family, symbols to provide essential information & colour-coding the groups of birds by family for quick reference. This pocket guide is a must for all bird watchers, what ever level they are at.