Australian falcons : ecology, behaviour and conservation
Debus, Stephen J. S.2022
Book
Falcons are stunning and iconic birds. Australia has six falcon species, with two endemic to the continent and two others endemic to the Australasian region. They are important indicators of the health of our ecosystems, due to their position at the top of the food chain. But several species are declining, with two species threatened in some states. In "Australian Falcons: Ecology, Behaviour and Conservation", Dr Stephen Debus provides a 30-year update of knowledge on these six species, as well as a falcon-like hawk, the Black-shouldered Kite. This book is based partly on the author's field studies, as well as being a supplement to the "Handbook of Australian, New Zealand and Antarctic Birds" (HANZAB) and recent global treatises. It offers up-to-date information on the Australian species, including their behaviours, ecology and biology. It reviews their population status and threats, and suggests what needs to be done to ensure the future of these spectacular birds. "Australian Falcons" is an invaluable resource for raptor biologists, birdwatchers, wildlife rescuers and carers, raptor rehabilitators and zookeepers.
Main title:
Australian falcons : ecology, behaviour and conservation / Stephen Debus ; with photography by David Whelan.
Author:
Debus, Stephen J. S., authorWhelan, David, (Photographer), photographer
Imprint:
Clayton South, VIC : CSIRO Publishing, [2022]©2021
Collation:
xxiii, 207 pages : colour illustrations ; 25 cm
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:
9781486315765 (pbk)9781486315765 (paperback)
Dewey class:
598.960994598.96
Language:
English
Subject:
BRN:
746812
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
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| narrm ngarrgu Library and Family Services | -Science and Nature | SCIENCE 598.96 DEBU | Available |
| Southbank Library | -Science and Nature | SCIENCE 598.96 DEBU | Available |