All Southern African raptors are described, both diurnal and nocturnal species. A User-friendly system of 11 groups which are colour-coded and cross-referenced. Comprehensive text that emphasises field recognition, behaviour, feeding methods, breeding and the origin of the name. Concise information indicating measurements, distribution, habitat preference, food & status. English, Afrikaans, French, German, Portuguese and scientific names. Distribution maps that indicate abundance and migratory patterns. Both old and new ‘Roberts numbers’ indicated. Over 800 excellent colour photographs to indicate males, females, juveniles, other colour variations and flight patterns. Sonograms to interpret the calls of owls A comprehensive section on confusing birds Illustrations of the raptors and their various colour forms, as well as illustrations of perched birds by Graeme Arnott and Laura Ferreira. The text has been updated according to the latest information. The distribution maps have been updated according to the latest data.