Eagle & birds of prey / written by Jemima Parry-Jones ; photographed by Frank Greenaway.

Author/creator Parry-Jones, Jemima
Format Book
EditionRev. ed.
Publication InfoNew York, NY : Dorling Kindersley, ©2000.
Description61 pages : color illustrations, color map ; 29 cm.
Subjects

Variant title Eagle and birds of prey
Portion of title Eyewitness eagle & birds of prey
Portion of title Eyewitness eagle and birds of prey
SeriesDK eyewitness books ; 69
DK eyewitness books 69. ^A689301
Contents What is a bird of prey? -- The raptor families -- Eggs, nests,and hatching -- Growth of the young raptor -- How raptors fly -- Wings and feathers -- Inside a bird of prey -- Feet and talons -- Hunting techniques -- Prey and feeding -- Heads and senses -- Skeletons -- Vultures -- Ospreys and fish eagles -- Kites and Harriers -- Hawks and Buzzards -- Eagles -- The secretary bird -- The Falcon family -- Owls -- Birds of prey in history -- Training a bird of prey -- Around the world.
Abstract Describes the anatomy, hunting techniques, mating, nesting, and eating habits of birds of prey. Get a bird's-eye view of the amazing world of raptors--from the majestic falcon, hawk, and eagle to the stealthy owl and the formidable vulture. This fascinating overview examines the development, anatomy, mating and nesting habits of birds of prey, as well as their techniques for stalking, catching and killing their quarry. Full-color photos.
General note"A Dorling Kindersley book"--T.p. verso.
General noteIncludes index.
LCCN 96036420
ISBN0789458608 (hc) :
ISBN9780789458605 (hc)
ISBN0789458616 (pbk.)
ISBN9780789458612 (pbk.)

Availability

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Joyner TRC Nonfiction 598.9 P249E ✔ Available Place Hold