Raptors: The Curious Nature of Diurnal Birds of Prey

by Keith L. Bildstein

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 keen binocular...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1501705792
• ISBN13: 9781501705793
• Release Date: May 2017
• Publisher: Comstock Publishing
• Length: 336 Pages
• Weight: 1.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.3" x 9.1"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher