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PublisherIsland Press
ISBN-101610918401
ISBN-139781610918404
eBay Product ID (ePID)239607091
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Edition2
Book TitleUrban Raptors : Ecology and Conservation of Birds of Prey in Cities
Number of Pages320 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2018
TopicUrban & Land Use Planning, Ecology, Life Sciences / Zoology / Ornithology, Animals / Birds
IllustratorYes
GenreNature, Architecture, Science
AuthorCheryl R. Dykstra
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.7 in
Item Weight18.1 Oz
Item Length9 in
Item Width6 in
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LCCN2017-958112
Dewey Edition23
Reviews Authoritative and engaging ...The strength of Urban Raptors is its ability to quickly bring the scientist up to date on our understanding of charismatic, apex avian predators... I recommend Urban Raptors to a broad readership. Experienced scientists will find a cornucopia of novel adjustments to urban life by birds we rarely consider innovative or behaviorally flexible. Students will be led to exciting and approachable research questions with conservation implications...The lay reader will also find much to enjoy as they learn about the variety of diurnal and nocturnal predators that share their world., Humans and raptors have successfully coexisted in towns and cities for thousands of years. Urban Raptors builds on this history and sets us up for success in the future, providing readers with a wealth of information on how raptors nest, forage, and survive in modern urban landscapes., The editors, Clint W. Boal and Cheryl R. Dykstra, assembled a heavy-hitter list of authors who intimately know urban raptors from years of hands-on work climbing nest trees in residential yards, relocating birds from airports, or interfacing with the public on behalf of raptors. This book will prove useful as a reference for future research and as a hands-on guide for solving human-raptor conflicts., Valuable reading for raptor enthusiasts, enthusiasts conservationists, and anyone interested in engaging stakeholders., The book is informative and and is an important read for students and academics researching urban raptors...I would certainly recommend this book to anyone wanting to know more about raptors, urban wildlife or birds in general., Urban Raptors is an important book, remarkable for being the first to compile valuable knowledge for everyone from urban planners to wildlife agencies and bird watchers. While mass extinction is under way globally, it is helpful to understand that some species, including top predators, can flourish in human-dominated landscapes while others can be vulnerable in unexpected ways., Every section of the book is worth reading ... Urban Raptors has the potential to be a tremendous resource and reference for anyone curious about the ecology of birds of prey in urban environments., Drawing on experts from around the world, Urban Raptors gives readers--wildlife professionals and birders alike--a thorough foundation into the lives, ecology, and conservation of the birds of prey that increasingly share the developed landscape with humans, from peregrine falcons nesting on skyscrapers to burrowing owls in the housing tracts or Cooper's hawks and barred owls in suburban backyards. Both authoritative and accessible., Urban Raptors is a single source for information on urban birds of prey.... outstanding and nicely illustrated ., I recommend this contribution for scientists, raptor/nature enthusiasts, urban wildlife biologists and planners working for agencies, and nonprofit organizations interested in or working in the fields of urban wildlife education and management. Further, I feel that raptor and wildlife rehabilitators and organizations would greatly benefit by having this volume on hand and available for their many volunteers. Finally, some of the case studies discussed in this book provide an ideal resource and could be used to develop formal programs on how to employ raptors effectively as ambassadors to connect the public with nature and to improve the public's understanding of the importance of protecting all functioning ecosystems.
Dewey Decimal598.9
Table Of ContentPreface PART I: Raptors in Urban Ecosystems Chapter 1. Urban Birds of Prey: A Lengthy History of Human-Raptor Cohabitation \ Keith L. Bildstein and Jean-François Therrien Chapter 2. City Lifestyles: Behavioral Ecology of Urban Raptors \ Cheryl R. Dykstra Chapter 3. Urban Raptor Communities: Why Some Raptors and Not Others Occupy Urban Environments \ Clint W. Boal Chapter 4. Demography of Raptor Populations in Urban Environments \ R. William Mannan and Robert J. Steidl Chapter 5. Urbanization and Raptors: Trends and Research Approaches \ Raylene Cooke, Fiona Hogan, Bronwyn Isaac, Marian Weaving, and John G. White PART II: Urban Raptors Chapter 6. Mississippi Kites: Elegance Aloft \ Ben R. Skipper Chapter 7. Cooper's Hawk: The Bold Backyard Hunter \ Robert N. Rosenfield, R. William Mannan, and Brian A. Millsap Chapter 8. Red-shouldered Hawk: Adaptable Denizen of the Suburbs \ Cheryl R. Dykstra, Peter H. Bloom, and Michael D. McCrary Chapter 9. Harris's Hawks: All in the Family \ Clint W. Boal and James F. Dwyer Chapter 10. Barred Owls: A Nocturnal Generalist Thrives in Wooded, Suburban Habitats \ Richard O. Bierregaard Chapter 11. Powerful Owls: Possum Assassins Move into Town \ Raylene Cooke, Fiona Hogan, Bronwyn Isaac, Marian Weaving, and John G. White Chapter 12. Burrowing Owls: Happy Urbanite or Disgruntled Tenant? \ Courtney J. Conway Chapter 13. Peregrine Falcon: The Neighbors Upstairs \ Joel E. Pagel, Clifford M. Anderson, Douglas A. Bell, Edward Deal, Lloyd Kiff, F. Arthur McMorris, Patrick T. Redig, and Robert Sallinger PART III: Conservation and Management Chapter 14. Raptor Mortality in Urban Landscapes \ James F. Dwyer, Sofi Hindmarch, and Gail E. Kratz Chapter 15. Raptor-Human Conflicts in Urban Settings \ Brian E. Washburn Chapter 16. Raptors: Victims and Ambassadors--Raptor Rehabilitation, Education, and Outreach \ Lori R. Arent, Michelle Willette, and Gail Buhl Chapter 17. Urban Raptor Case Studies: Lessons from Texas \ John M. Davis Chapter 18. Management and Conservation of Urban Raptors \ David M. Bird, Robert N. Rosenfield, Greg Septon, Marcel A. Gahbauer, John H. Barclay, and Jeffrey L. Lincer Chapter 19. Perspectives and Future Directions \ Stephen DeStefano and Clint W. Boal ?Contributors Index
SynopsisRaptors 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. A cutting-edge synthesis of over two decades of scientific research, Urban Raptors is the first book to offer a complete overview of urban ecosystems in the context of bird-of-prey ecology and conservation. This comprehensive volume examines urban environments, explains why some species adapt to urban areas but others do not, and introduces modern research tools to help in the study of urban raptors. It also delves into climate change adaptation, human-wildlife conflict, and the unique risks birds of prey face in urban areas before concluding with real-world wildlife management case studies and suggestions for future research and conservation efforts. Boal and Dykstra have compiled the go-to single source of information on urban birds of prey. Among researchers, urban green space planners, wildlife management agencies, birders, and informed citizens alike, Urban Raptors will foster a greater understanding of birds of prey and an increased willingness to accommodate them as important members, not intruders, of our cities., Urban Raptors is the first book to offer a complete overview of urban ecosystems in the context of bird?of?prey ecology and conservation. This comprehensive volume examines the urban environment, explains why some species adapt to urban areas but others do not, and introduces modern research tools to help in the study of urban raptors. It delves into climate change adaptation, human?wildlife conflict, and the unique risks birds of prey face in urban areas before concluding with real?world wildlife management case studies and suggestions for future research and conservation efforts. Among researchers, urban green space planners, wildlife management agencies, birders, and informed citizens alike, Urban Raptors will foster a greater understanding of birds of prey and an increased willingness to accommodate them as important members, not intruders, of our 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 raptors as vital members of the urban ecosystem and future opportunities for protection, management, and environmental education. A cutting-edge synthesis of over two decades of scientific research, Urban Raptors is the first book to offer a complete overview of urban ecosystems in the context of bird-of-prey ecology and conservation. This comprehensive volume examines urban environments, explains why some species adapt to urban areas but others do not, and introduces modern research tools to help in the study of urban raptors. It also delves into climate change adaptation, human-wildlife conflict, and the unique risks birds of prey face in urban areas before concluding with real-world wildlife management case studies and suggestions for future research and conservation efforts. Boal and Dykstra have compiled the go-to single source of information on urban birds of prey. Among researchers, urban green space planners, wildlife management agencies, birders, and informed citizens alike, Urban Raptors will foster a greater understanding of birds of prey and an increased willingness to accommodate them as important members, not intruders, of our cities.
LC Classification NumberQL677.78.U73 2018
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