{"product_id":"9780643109162","title":"Australian High Country Raptors","description":"\u003ci\u003eAustralian High Country Raptors\u003c\/i\u003e covers raptor species that regularly breed in the high country above 600 metres, from Goulburn in New South Wales down to the hills outside Melbourne, Victoria. Author Jerry Olsen explores the nature of these striking animals that are classified as Accipitriformes (diurnal hawks, falcons, kites and eagles), Falconiformes and Strigiformes (nocturnal owls). Comparisons between these high country raptors and lower-elevation breeders are also provided, in addition to comparisons with raptors found overseas, especially from North America and Europe. The book begins with a description of habitats and vegetation types in the high country, and which raptors are likely to be seen in each habitat type. It continues with sections on finding and watching raptors, raptor identification, hunting styles, food, breeding and behavior, and conservation. Appendices provide species accounts for diurnal breeding species in the high country, with basic information about their ecology, distribution and conservation, as well as detailed instructions about handling an injured or orphaned raptor. Illustrated throughout with photographs and drawings, \u003ci\u003eAustralian High Country Raptors\u003c\/i\u003e offers readers a chance to look into the lives of Australia’s fascinating birds of prey.\u003cb\u003eKEY FEATURES\u003c\/b\u003e* New information on behavior, diet, breeding, biology that applies to raptors world-wide* Drawings, graphs and photos that should capture a public audience","brand":"CSIRO Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47016518746352,"sku":"9780643109162","price":69.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780643109162_p0.jpg?v=1763604433","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780643109162","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}