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HE order of Birds called Raptores, or Birds of Prey, includes most of those species which feed on the flesh of other birds, and of quadrupeds, as well as some which subsist chiefly on reptiles.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book gives a synopsis of diurnal birds of prey throughout the Norwich Museum, an array grouped by the author according to the evolutionary scheme of the animal kingdom. The author begins with the Secretary Bird of Africa and moves onto similar raptors such as the Falcon and the Buzzard. There are accounts of Vultures, Kites, Hawks, Eagles, Carrion Hawks and Harriers, each section giving natural history details and describing the identifying features of the various species. The author has given the habitat of each bird and describes their geographical distribution to provide a solid overview of the lives of the birds of prey. This fascinating book provides an intriguing insight into the natural history of some of the world's most impressive birds. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781332297269_0
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