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RSPB British Birds of Prey
Description
This book is a celebration of British raptors (including owls), with 200 stunning colour photographs.
An authoritative text examines the biology and ecology of each species, following their fortunes as British breeding birds from historical times to the present day.
This book serves as a showcase of these fabulous birds and highlights the diverse work of the RSPB in ensuring their survival.
Table of Contents
Foreword by Roy Dennis, MBE
Introduction
Golden Eagle Aquila chrysaetos
White-tailed Eagle Haliaeetus albicilla
Osprey Pandion haliaetus
Red Kite Milvus milvus
Marsh Harrier Circus aeruginosus
Hen Harrier Circus cyaneus
Montagu's Harrier Circus pygargus
Common Buzzard Buteo buteo
Honey-buzzard Pernis apivorus
Goshawk Accipiter gentilies
Sparrowhawk Accipiter nisus
Peregrine Falcon Falco peregrinus
Kestrel Falco tinnunculus
Merlin Falco columbarius
Hobby Falco subbeteo
Tawny Owl Strix aluco
Barn Owl Tyto alba
Short-eared Owl Asio flammeus
Long-earned Owl Asio otus
Little Own Athene noctua
Rare Visitors and Vagrants
Glossary
References
Acknowledgements
Introduction
Golden Eagle Aquila chrysaetos
White-tailed Eagle Haliaeetus albicilla
Osprey Pandion haliaetus
Red Kite Milvus milvus
Marsh Harrier Circus aeruginosus
Hen Harrier Circus cyaneus
Montagu's Harrier Circus pygargus
Common Buzzard Buteo buteo
Honey-buzzard Pernis apivorus
Goshawk Accipiter gentilies
Sparrowhawk Accipiter nisus
Peregrine Falcon Falco peregrinus
Kestrel Falco tinnunculus
Merlin Falco columbarius
Hobby Falco subbeteo
Tawny Owl Strix aluco
Barn Owl Tyto alba
Short-eared Owl Asio flammeus
Long-earned Owl Asio otus
Little Own Athene noctua
Rare Visitors and Vagrants
Glossary
References
Acknowledgements
Product details
| Published | Apr 07 2016 |
|---|---|
| Format | Ebook (Epub & Mobi) |
| Edition | 1st |
| Extent | 224 |
| ISBN | 9781472932259 |
| Imprint | Bloomsbury Natural History |
| Illustrations | 200 colour photos throughout |
| Series | RSPB |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
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