Falcons of North America

Davis, Kate

ISBN 10: 0878425535 / ISBN 13: 9780878425532

Published by Mountain Press Publishing Company, 2008

Very Good condition. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp. Seller Inventory # J09O-00102

Synopsis:

In this book, Davis, a raptor advocate and environmental educator, details falcon morphology and physiology, behavior and feeding, nesting and breeding, movements, interactions with humans, conservation, and threats. She then describes the characteristics of six species of falcons from North America: the American Kestrel, Merlin, Aplomado Falcon, Prairie Falcon, Peregrine Falcon, and Gyrfalcon. Many color and b&w photos by photographers Dunlop and Palmer are included, as are illustrations, diagrams, and range maps. Annotation ©2008 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

About the Author: Kate Davis is founder of the nonprofit Raptors of the Rockies. She keeps eighteen rehabilitated and falconry birds in a facility at her house in Florence, Montana, and has conducted more than 1,100 public education programs with these ambassador birds. They are the subjects of and inspiration for her photography, art, and writing. This is her second book for Mountain Press; her first was Raptors of the Rockies, published in 2001.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Falcons of North America
Publisher: Mountain Press Publishing Company
Publication Date: 2008
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: Very Good