This is a complete guide to the raptors of the Indiansubcontinent, including India, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh,Sri Lanka, Pakistan and the Maldives. The huge diversityof habitat types and altitudinal variation gives rise to a correspondingly large avifauna. The diurnal birds of preyare well-represented species of hawk, buzzard, kite,harrier, eagle, vulture, falcon and falconet are found in the region.