Illustrated Birds of Prey: Red-Tailed Hawk, American Kestral, & Peregrine Falcon: The Ultimate Reference Guide for Bird Lovers, Woodcarvers, and Artists (Fox Chapel Publishing)

Illustrated Birds of Prey: Red-Tailed Hawk, American Kestral, & Peregrine Falcon: The Ultimate Reference Guide for Bird Lovers, Woodcarvers, and Artists (Fox Chapel Publishing) by Denny Rogers. paperback edition. ISBN: 9781565233102.

For the first time in a single volume, renowned illustrator, sculptor, woodcarver, and wildlife enthusiast Denny Rogers presents his detailed and celebrated drawings of distinguished birds of prey: the red-tailed hawk, the American kestrel, and the peregrine falcon. Based on the authors extensive research of live raptors, Illustrated Birds of Prey features 200 meticulous and anatomically accurate drawings that capture each magnificent bird in multiple poses from every angle and in minute detail—while documenting their natural behavior and fierce predatory nature. Inside Illustrated Birds of Prey, youll find: 47 drawings of the large red-tailed hawk, the most familiar hawk in North America. 65 drawings of the peregrine falcon, the worlds fastest bird with diving speeds of up to 200 mph. 87 drawings of the American kestrel, considered the most colorful predator bird in the world. Proportion charts for adapting each drawing to various sizes. Youll also discover comprehensive line drawings of flight and contour feathers, exclusive color charts created by award winning bird carver Lori Corbett, and a gorgeous gallery of artistic interpretations of the raptors by some of the worlds finest artists. No wildlife artist, woodcarver, or sculptor, should be without this complete, one-of-a-kind resource!