There are numerous comprehensive bird guides that cover regions in the neotropics, including Mexico and Central America, but no previously published guides for this region are dedicated solely to raptors. Furthermore, most guides do not accurately illustrate the shapes and plumages of raptors, making raptor identification in the neotropics challenging without exhaustive experience. The much anticipated Raptors of Mexico and Central America is the first guide dedicated to raptors in Mexico and Central America and the first to correctly illustrate them as they would be observed in the field. Those who have had the opportunity to experience the neotropics will greatly appreciate this book, as it allows for detailed study of elusive species. Raptors are arguably among the most challenging of taxa to identify, owing to their highly variable plumage, behavior, and generally low abundance. In the neotropics, many raptors are a challenge simply to observe, making a book of this magnitude a respectable feat and an important contribution to the avian literature.