Urban raptors : ecology and conservation of birds of prey in cities /

"Raptors are an unusual success story of wildness thriving in the heart of our cities--they have developed substantial populations around the world in recent decades. But there are deeper issues around how these birds make their urban homes. New research provides insight into the role of raptor...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Otros Autores: Boal, Clint W. (Editor ), Dykstra, Cheryl R. (Editor )
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Washington, D.C. : Island Press, 2018.
Temas:
Birds of prey > North America.
Birds > Conservation > North America.
Urban animals > North America.
Birds of prey.
Raptors
nomesh.
Animals
Rapaces > Amérique du Nord.
Oiseaux > Protection > Amérique du Nord.
Faune urbaine > Amérique du Nord.
Rapaces.
Regional & area planning.
Animal ecology.
Ecological science, the Biosphere.
Political Science > Public Policy > City Planning & Urban Development.
Science > Life Sciences > Ecology.
NATURE > Animals > Birds.
NATURE > Birdwatching Guides.
SCIENCE > Life Sciences > Zoology > Ornithology.
Birds > Conservation
Birds of prey
Urban animals
North America
Maps.
Plates.
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Descripción
Sumario:"Raptors are an unusual success story of wildness thriving in the heart of our cities--they have developed substantial populations around the world in recent decades. But there are deeper issues around how these birds make their urban homes. New research provides insight into the role of raptors as vital members of the urban ecosystem and future opportunities for protection, management, and environmental education"--Amazon.com
Descripción Física:1 online resource (xv, 302 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of color plates) : illustrations, color map
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781610918411
161091841X
9781610919876
1610919874

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