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The hunters of the sky.
Formidable hooked beaks, sharp, powerful claws, penetrating eyes, magnificent feathers - these are just some of the characteristics of birds of prey. This category of birds - the most fascinating and celebrated among avian species - encompasses many of the most familiar and celebrated birds in the world, such as the majestic eagle, the mysterious owl, and the breathtaking falcon. Also included are the lesser-known but equally fascinating species like Swainson's Hawk, which is sought after by birdwatchers for its surprising ariel displays, and the Northern Harrier, which like the owl, locates its prey by sound.
Formidable hooked beaks, sharp, powerful claws, penetrating eyes, magnificent feathers - these are just some of the characteristics of birds of prey. This category of birds - the most fascinating and celebrated among avian species - encompasses many of the most familiar and celebrated birds in the world, such as the majestic eagle, the mysterious owl, and the breathtaking falcon. Also included are the lesser-known but equally fascinating species like Swainson's Hawk, which is sought after by birdwatchers for its surprising ariel displays, and the Northern Harrier, which like the owl, locates its prey by sound.
In this stunning volume, full-colour photographs portray an impressive variety of species in a wide variety of behaviour and habits, from hunting to caring for their young - in a wide variety of habitats from northern and temperate climates to tropical forests, plains and grasslands, savannas and deserts.
Each chapter covers a group of birds that share characteristics, such as "Scavengers of the Bird World," Eagles that Feed on Fish," and "Full-Flight Attackers." Habitats of significant species within each group are described in detail, as well as how each bird develops over its lifetime - so that itinerant birdwatchers can make definitive identification. Learn about the breathtaking courtship displays of the Peregrine Falcon, the fascinating dietary habits of vultures, and the odd plumage that inspired the name of the Secretary Bird.
As beautiful as it is informative, Birds of Prey is both a useful birdwatching companion and a lifetime source of information.
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- PublisherParkgate Books
- Publication date1997
- ISBN 10 1855853469
- ISBN 13 9781855853461
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