Behavioural Ecology Of Western Palearctic Falcons
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Behavioural Ecology Of Western Palearctic Falcons
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Author : Giovanni Leonardi
language : en
Publisher: Springer Nature
Release Date : 2020-12-07
Behavioural Ecology Of Western Palearctic Falcons written by Giovanni Leonardi and has been published by Springer Nature this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-12-07 with Science categories.
This monograph is the result of eight years of bibliographical and field research concerning several behavioural ecology aspects of the Palaearctic falcons. For a while, this book grew along with “The Lanner falcon” published in 2015 and revised in 2017. In both books the main aim was to provide a clear overview of the biology and ecology of these species. In fact in the last 20 years, the number of publications on falcons has grown tremendously and, in parallel, also those belonging to the so-called "grey literature". The number of people involved is also increased by including both academics and nature lovers. Many previously published books emphasized identification, and offered little insights on the behavioural and ecological aspects of the species. Very often, the research on behavioural ecology remains closed within the confines of academic community. By contrast, a multitude of basic data is scattered in countless articles published in local magazines. Many falcon species are easy to observe and study (such as kestrels) but others are more rare and localized. In order to understand the survival strategies adopted by this group of avian predators, it is necessary not to lose sight of the overall picture. This book tries to explain the different survival strategies by examining, through a few essential chapters, some crucial aspects for all species. The first chapter provides information on the genus Falco, its genetics, evolution and morphological peculiarities. The other chapters deal with reproductive strategies, competition, exploitation of resources, dispersal patterns, communication and sociality. One of the main objectives of this book is to produce an accessible but scholarly curated source of reference. By understanding the most common species, it is possible to provide a working framework for rarer, and especially threatened, falcon species.
Migration Strategies Of Birds Of Prey In Western Palearctic
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Author : Michele Panuccio
language : en
Publisher: CRC Press
Release Date : 2021-07-28
Migration Strategies Of Birds Of Prey In Western Palearctic written by Michele Panuccio and has been published by CRC Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-07-28 with Nature categories.
Given their roles in the ecosystem, raptors are widely considered the flagship or umbrella species among birds. Most species undertake a seasonal journey that is impressive because of the length, and the imposing natural barriers such as deserts and seas that they fly over. The migration of birds of prey has unique characteristics in the animal world because of their morphology and flight style. The flying path of Afro-Palearctic migrants between breeding and wintering grounds is determined by several factors such as morphology of the birds, geography, behavioural adaptations. The book analyses the migration patterns of raptors along the Afro-Palearctic migratory system, and summarizes the recent research on these top predator species. Behavioural adaptations such as the importance of social interactions and the modulation of the different flight styles as well as ecological interactions with the encountered environment and weather conditions en route are described in the book. Moreover, the impact of climate change on the migratory behaviour and key conservation issues are discussed. The book provides an overview of the migratory characteristics and flyway patterns of all European raptors species and also some Asian ones. These chapters have been written by some of the most important raptor specialists, giving a complete picture of the different migration strategies on the basis of both traditional methods and new technologies.
Ecology And Behaviour Of The Lanner Falcon
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Author : Giovanni Leonardi
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1992
Ecology And Behaviour Of The Lanner Falcon written by Giovanni Leonardi and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1992 with Falco biarmicus categories.
Behavioural Ecology Of Peregrine And Lanner Falcons In South Africa
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Author : Andrew Robert Jenkins
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1998*
Behavioural Ecology Of Peregrine And Lanner Falcons In South Africa written by Andrew Robert Jenkins and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1998* with Ecology categories.
Hunting Tactics Of Peregrines And Other Falcons
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Author : Dick Dekker
language : en
Publisher: Hancock House
Release Date : 2009
Hunting Tactics Of Peregrines And Other Falcons written by Dick Dekker and has been published by Hancock House this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009 with Nature categories.
This book describes the foraging habits and capture rates of four species of bird-hunting falcons; Peregrine, Merlin, Gyrfalcon, and Prairie Falcon. Eight of the nine study areas were situated in western Canada in widely different habitats, and the observation periods intermittently included all seasons over 44 years, 1965-2008.
The Migration Ecology Of Birds
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Author : Ian Newton
language : en
Publisher: Elsevier
Release Date : 2023-12-02
The Migration Ecology Of Birds written by Ian Newton and has been published by Elsevier this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-12-02 with Science categories.
The Migration Ecology of Birds, Second Edition covers all aspects of this absorbing subject, including migratory processes, problems of navigation and vagrancy, timing and physiological control of migration, large-scale movement patterns, the effects of recent climate change, the problems that migrants face, and the factors that limit their populations. This book provides a thorough and in-depth review of the state of the science, with the text supplemented by abundant tables, maps and diagrams. Written by a world-renowned avian ecology and migration researcher, this book reveals the extraordinary adaptability of birds to the variable and changing conditions across the globe. This book represents the most updated and detailed review of bird migration, its evolution, ecology and bird physiology. Written in a clear and readable style, it will appeal not only to migration researchers in the field and ornithologists, but to anyone with an interest in this fascinating subject. Features updated and trending ecological aspects, including various types of bird movements, dispersal and nomadism, and how they relate to food supplies and other external conditions Contains numerous tables, maps, diagrams, a glossary, and a bibliography of more than 3,000 up-to-date references Written by an active researcher with a distinguished career in avian ecology, including migration research
The Prairie Falcon
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Author : Stanley H. Anderson
language : en
Publisher: University of Texas Press
Release Date : 2014-10-03
The Prairie Falcon written by Stanley H. Anderson and has been published by University of Texas Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-10-03 with Nature categories.
Skillful hunters beautiful in flight, Prairie Falcons inhabit the rocky cliffs of the American West. These raptors range from southern Canada and northern North Dakota to Baja California, Arizona, New Mexico, western and northern Texas, and southeastern Coahuila, Mexico. This is the first book for a wide audience devoted exclusively to the Prairie Falcon. Stanley Anderson and John Squires cover all aspects of the falcon's life history from mating and rearing young to hunting behaviors and the yearly migration cycle. They provide complete descriptive characteristics for identifying Prairie Falcons and also compare them to other raptors, especially the closely related Peregrine Falcon. In addition, the authors recount the long association of falcons with people, which may extend back as far as 2000 BC. They describe the practice of falconry from the Middle Ages until today. And they assess the threats to Prairie Falcons posed by human activities, from pesticide use and destruction of habitat to disruption of the breeding cycle by careless birdwatchers.
The Lanner Falcon
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Author : Giovanni Leonardi
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2015
The Lanner Falcon written by Giovanni Leonardi and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015 with categories.
Flight Identification Of Raptors Of Europe North Africa And The Middle East
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Author : Dick Forsman
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Release Date : 2016-02-25
Flight Identification Of Raptors Of Europe North Africa And The Middle East written by Dick Forsman and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-02-25 with Nature categories.
This book is the ultimate flight-identification guide for the raptors of the Western Palaearctic, covering Europe, North Africa, the Middle East (including Arabia) to Central Asia. Raptors are notoriously hard to identify, even if seen well, and represent perhaps the toughest of all ID challenges for birders. This guide provides identification information for all 60 species that regularly occur in the region, to subspecific level. The text covers every plumage and age in detail, with each species account accompanied by a range of photographs covering all the principal plumages. Based on this stunning photographic coverage, most of which has never been published before, this book represents a landmark in bird identification books and a major work for all raptor enthusiasts.
The Australian Bird Watcher
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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1993
The Australian Bird Watcher written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1993 with Bird watching categories.