The essential field guide to the raptors of Mexico and Central America.Raptors are among the most challenging birds to identify in the field due to their bewildering variability of plumage, flight silhouettes, and behavior.`Raptors of Mexico and Central America` is the essential field guide to this difficult bird group and the ideal travel companion for anyone visiting this region of the world.- Covers all 69 species of raptors found in Mexico and Central America- Features 32 color plates and hundreds of color photos- Provides multiple illustrations of each species- Depicts and describes variations in plumage by individual, morph, age, and region- Describes behavior, food preferences, hunting strategies, vocalizations, and molt- Covers rare and extralimital species- Includes distribution maps and flight silhouettes