Diurnal raptors--birds of prey that hunt during the day--include easily recognizable birds like eagles, hawks, or falcons. They may be seen perched on highway signs, electrical poles, or soaring overheard in urban and rural spaces across North America. Here, avian ecology and raptor experts C. Craig Farquhar and Clint W. Boal present the first comprehensive volume on these birds of prey in Texas. Given the state's size, location, and biodiversity, it is not surprising that Texas leads other states in the documented number of raptor species. The introductory chapters of Raptors of Texas provide information on raptor ecology, evolution, behavior, morphology, and the unique conservation challenges raptors face in Texas and elsewhere. Detailed species descriptions of Texas' regularly occurring diurnal raptors come next, illustrated with life-like graphite drawings and accompanied by unique, up-to-date range maps. Additionally, shorter entries for rare raptors sighted in the state are provided. This reference is a must-have for serious birders, ornithologists, avian ecologists, and wildlife professionals who want to know more about these birds of prey and the important roles they play in our urban and rural environments alike.
Describes the characteristics and behavior of birds of prey, looks at owls, condors, hawks, and eagles, and discusses their hunting methods, breeding, nesting, and migration.
Predators: Life and Survival in the Wild
THE AMAZING SKILLS AND SECRETS OF SOME OF THE MOST SUCCESSFUL HUNTERS IN THE WILD. ALSO HOW BODIES ARE BUILT TO KILL WITHOUT MERCY, FROM THE CROCODIL'S BITE TO THE ANACONDA'S DEADLY SQUEEZE.
Nature's Predators: The Amazing Skills and Secrets of Some of the Most Successful Hunters in the Wild
Identifies all species of North American hawks, eagles, falcons, vultures, kites, and ospreys, describing their characteristics and markings.
A mysterious illness is attacking Professor Feathers and the birds of prey at a nearby animal sanctuary.
The Marsh Harrier is found over Europe , Asia , Africa , Australia and New Zealand , and as its name suggests , it prefers to nest and hunt in marshy areas . It may take frogs and small ducklings , as well as small mammals .
Guide to identifying native birds of prey found in BC, divided into a general key separating diurnal birds of prey from nocturnal birds of prey; a specific key separating families and species of Falconiformes or diurnal birds of prey; and a ...
Concis, précis, exhaustif, le Guide des rapaces diurnes du monde rassemble une somme d'informations exceptionnelle.
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