This guide provides an extensive and in-depth description of the feather identification of diurnal birds of prey found in the Iberian Peninsula, the Balearic Islands, and the Canary Islands. It covers a total of 31 species, including all the regularly occurring birds, as well as several rare birds that occasionally occur.
Through a careful selection of nearly 3,000 high-quality photographs, the distinctive details of each species are shown in a wide variety of feather types, focusing not only on specific identification, including comparisons between related species, but also on age, sex, morphs, and other plumage variations. The collection is enriched by numerous complementary illustrations.
It also includes a chapter on diseases and injuries to the plumage of birds of prey.
An indispensable tool for species recognition through feathers found in the field (due to molting, loss, predation, etc.) and the remains of birds injured in power lines, wind farms, fences, buildings and glass, ponds, etc., and other causes of mortality.
Of great interest to naturalists, wildlife trackers, ornithologists, researchers, environmental consultants, environmentalists, nature photographers, and students of Biological and Environmental Sciences and other disciplines that study and manage the natural environment. It is also useful for use in training courses and environmental education activities.
