This field guide organized by group and size features full-color photographs and information to help readers quickly and easily identify the Northeast birds of prey they see. Get Started Identifying Raptors of the Northeast! Learn to identify raptors and make bird-watching even more enjoyable. With Stan Tekiela s famous field guide bird identification is simple and informative. This book features 30 species--including every species of raptor found in the Northeast. For ease of use the guide is organized by group: hawks eagles falcons kites vultures and owls. So when you see a bird of prey you can determine its group by common visual characteristics. Then turn to the corresponding section to find out what it is! Book Features: Only Northeastern birds of prey: every raptor species found in the Northeast Organized for efficient use: species organized by group then size from smallest to largest Fact-filled information: accessible for beginners but informative for more experienced birders Stunning photos: professional-quality sharpness and detail Stan s Notes: naturalist information and interesting facts not found in other guides Quick-Compare section: sketches silhouettes and photos for side-by-side comparisons Birds of Prey of the Northeast Field Guide is applicable to the states of Connecticut Delaware Maine Maryland Massachusetts New Hampshire New Jersey New York Pennsylvania Rhode Island Vermont and Washington D.C.