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Title: |
Understanding the Bird of Prey |
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| By (author): |
Dr. Nicholas Fox |
| ISBN10-13: |
0888393172 : 9780888393173 |
| Illustrations: |
colour illus |
| Format: |
Hardback |
| Size: |
279x215x41mm |
| Pages: |
376 |
| Weight: |
1.340 Kg. |
| Published: |
Hancock House Publishers (CA) - January 1995 |
| List Price: |
61.99 Pounds Sterling |
| Availability: |
Temporarily Out of Stock, more expected soon
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| Subjects: |
Hunting or shooting animals & game |
| UNDERSTANDING THE BIRD OF PREY is one the most comprehensive gathering of data on birds of prey ever assembled. The text is masterfully written in language that is easy to follow by Nick Fox, a leading professional raptor biologist, breeder and falconer. The text covers the biology of birds of prey, their capture management, breeding, training and rehabilitation. All sections have been critically reviewed by top international specialists for scientific accuracy. Over 290 technical drawings and 150 color photos aid the reader in the pursuit of understanding birds of prey. |
| Table of Contents: |
| Structure and Function; Managing a Breeding Program; Equipment and Facilities; Development and Behaviour; Training and Conditioning; Hunting Strategies of Wild Raptors; Hawking in the Field; Raptors and Man; Index. |