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2) A most remarkable creature: the hidden life and epic journey of the world's smartest birds of prey
Author
Pub. Date
2021.
Description
"In 1833, Charles Darwin was astonished by an animal he met in the Falkland Islands: handsome, social, and oddly crow-like falcons that were 'tame and inquisitive, quarrelsome and passionate,' and so insatiably curious that they stole hats, compasses, and other valuables from the crew of the Beagle. Darwin wondered why these birds were confined to remote islands at the tip of South America, sensing a larger story, but he set this mystery aside and...
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2022.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.2 - AR Pts: 1
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Description
In this volume, you'll get up-close and personal with some of the world's most skilled hunters, from the majestic eagle to the oft-maligned scavenger vulture! Armed with razor-sharp claws, keen eyesight, powerful wings, and killer instincts, these stealthy predators can make a meal of rodents, fish, snakes, lizards, monkeys, and even kangaroos! Discover how these amazing birds who are often at the top of the food chain, play an integral role in many...
Pub. Date
2020.
Description
Tolerance limits to disturbance vary among as well as within raptor species. The term "disturbance" is ambiguous and experts disagree on what actually constitutes a disturbance. Although there are exceptions, the buffer areas and seasonal restrictions suggested here reflect an informed opinion that if implemented, should assure that the majority of individuals within a species will continue to occupy the area. Additional factors, such as intervening...
Pub. Date
2008.
Description
Tolerance limits to disturbance vary among as well as within raptor species. The term "disturbance" is ambiguous and experts disagree on what actually constitutes a disturbance. Although there are exceptions, the buffer areas and seasonal restrictions suggested here reflect an informed opinion that if implemented, should assure that the majority of individuals within a species will continue to occupy the area. Additional factors, such as intervening...
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.6 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"From majestic bald eagles to nocturnal owls, meet the top aerial predators ... See how raptors fly and hunt using their incredible speed and vision to take down their prey. Explore these birds' deep history, unique biology, and the different habitats they live in"--Provided by publisher.
Author
Pub. Date
2022.
Description
"When Sy Montgomery went to spend a day at falconer Nancy Cowan's farm, home to a dozen magnificent birds of prey, it was the start of a deep love affair. Nancy allowed her to work with Jazz, a feisty, four-year-old, female Harris's hawk with a wingspan of more than four feet. Not a pet, Jazz was a fierce predator with talons that could pierce skin and bone and yet, she was willing to work with a human to hunt. From the first moment Jazz swept down...
14) Eagles
Author
Pub. Date
c1999
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.6 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Describes various kinds of eagles and their habitats, feeding and other behaviors, and life cycle.
16) Birds of prey
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.1 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"Information accompanies step-by-step instructions on how to draw birds of prey. The text level and subject matter are intended for students in grades 3 through 7"--
17) Birds of prey
Author
Pub. Date
c1993
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Describes the physical characteristics and habits of such birds of prey as ospreys, falcons, vultures, and eagles.
18) Raptors
Author
Series
Pub. Date
c1998
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Introduces the body adaptations, predatory behavior, and breeding of raptors, or birds of prey, including the osprey and bald eagle.
19) Birds of prey
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Describes the characteristics of a variety of birds of prey, including the owl, eagle, hawk, and vulture.
20) Skyward
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E.R. nurse Ella Majors has seen all the misery that she can handle. Burned-out and unsure of her next step, she accepts the temporary position as caregiver to Marion Henderson, a frightened five-year-old who suffers from juvenile diabetes. But Ella soon realizes there is more sorrow in the isolated home than the little girl's illness can account for. Harris Henderson, a single father, seems better able to deal with the wild birds he rehabilitates...