birds of prey

Examines the breeding, eating, and living habits of eagles, owls, vultures, and hawks.

Covers thirty-nine species of North American hawks and other diurnal raptors. Includes detailed descriptions and range maps for each species.

Discusses birds of prey and their endangered status, including the problem of pesticides, the struggle for space and resources, breeding in captivity and reintroduction to the wild, and worldwide recovery efforts.

Explains what a bird of prey is and describes some of the different kinds, through text and drawings.

Describes the characteristics of a variety of birds of prey, including the owl, eagle, hawk, and vulture.

Describes birds, such as eagles, hawks, falcons, vultures, and owls, that hunt and kill other birds and animals for their food.

Discusses American birds of prey, such as eagle, hawk, osprey, and falcon, giving technical information as well as anecdotes of the author's experience with them.

Looks at various birds of prey, including the bald eagle, great horned owl, red-tailed hawk, peregrine falcon, California condor, and osprey.

Follows the story of a bald eagle that was found in a roadside ditch with a bullet wound through surgery, recovery, and release from the Gabbert Raptor Center in St. Paul, Minnesota.

"Gives general information on features of birds of prey and threats to them. Counts down the top ten most dangerous birds of prey using a deadliness scale"--Provided by publisher.