Raptors(1st Edition) The Curious Nature of Diurnal Birds of Prey by KeithL. Bildstein Hardcover, 336 Pages, Published 2017 by Comstock Publishing Associates ISBN-13: 978-1-5017-0579-3, ISBN: 1-5017-0579-2
"Raptors are formally classified into five families and include birds--such as eagles, ospreys, kites, true hawks, buzzards, harriers, vultures, and falcons--that are familiar and recognized by many observers. These diurnal birds of prey are found on every continent except Antarctica and can thrive in seemingly inhospitable spots such as deserts and the tundra. They have powerful talons and hooked beaks for cutting and tearing meat, and ..."
"Many raptors, the hawks, eagles, and falcons of the world, migrate over long distances, often in impressively large numbers. Many avoid crossing wide expanses of water and follow "flyways" to optimize soaring potential. Atmospheric conditions and landscape features, including waterways and mountain ranges, funnel these birds into predictable bottlenecks through which thousands of daytime birds of prey may pass in a short time. Birders a ..."
Vultures of the World Essential Ecology and Conservation (Hardcover) by KeithL. Bildstein Hardcover, Published 2022 by Cornell University Press, Ithaca ISBN-13: 978-1-5017-6161-4, ISBN: 1-5017-6161-7
"Eagles have fascinated humans for millennia. For some, the glimpse of a distant eagle instantly becomes a treasured lifelong memory. Others may never encounter a wild eagle in their lifetime. This book was written by people who have dedicated years to the study of eagles, to provide an insider's view for all readers, but especially those who have never been up close and personal with these magnificent yet often misunderstood creatures.I ..."
WHITE IBIS (Smithsonian Nature Books) by KeithL. Bildstein Hardcover, 242 Pages, Published 1993 by Smithsonian ISBN-13: 978-1-56098-223-4, ISBN: 1-56098-223-3
"This is the much anticipated and thoroughly updated version of the popular but long out of print "Raptor Management Techniques Manual". Produced by the Raptor Research Foundation, this is a comprehensive work designed for use by raptor researchers and conservationists and natural-resource managers around the world. Each chapter has been authored by experts in the field and has undergone rigorous review. Not an all-inclusive manual or de ..."
"Migrating Birds and Their Ecology Kenneth P. Able. / GARY L. KRAPU Sandhill
Cranes and the Platte River lence, and finally a pandemonium of trumpets, rattles
, croaks, and cries that almost shakes the bog with its nearness, but without yet
disclosing whence it comes. At last a glint of sun reveals the approach of a great
echelon of birds. On motionless wing they emerge from the lifting mists, sweep a
final arc of sky, and settle in ..."
"reasons for the large concentration of raptors in the area remain uncertain"
RAPTOR WATCH (Birdlife Conservation Series Number 9) by Jorje I. Zalles, KeithL. Bildstein Hardcover, 438 Pages, Published 2000 by Smithsonian ISBN-13: 978-1-56098-817-5, ISBN: 1-56098-817-7
"Organized by continent and illustrated with photographs and maps, Raptor Watch offers an accessible, thoroughly researched guide to the viewing opportunities and conservation efforts provided by 388 raptor watchsites around the world. Published with BirdLife International and Hawk Mountain Sanctuary."
Raptors The Curious Nature of Diurnal Birds of Prey by KeithL. Bildstein 336 Pages, Published 2017 by Cornell University Press ISBN-13: 978-1-5017-0785-8, ISBN: 1-5017-0785-X
"The Curious Nature of Diurnal Birds of Prey Keith L. Bildstein. needed to correct
their course if ... The expansion, which continued well into the latter half of the
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"At least 63 percent of the world's raptors migrate. Raptor Watch, compiled from contributions by over 800 observers worldwide, is a guide to 388 hotspots where these birds can be seen in their thousands. A repository of information for the specialist, this book is also a strategy document enabling conservationists working at the local and national level to cooperate globally to protect raptor migration networks. ""The most geographical ..."