Population Ecology of Raptors

Poyser Monographs

by Ian Newton

Dr Newton's book is concerned with all aspects of population regulation in diurnal birds of prey, their social behaviour, dispersion, numbers, movements, breeding and mortality. He has drawn on his own studies in Scotland and on material and investigations worldwide to produce an authoritative and stimulating synthesis of current thinking and research on the ecological problems of the Falconiformes.

He also deals in detail with the effects of pesticides and other pollutants on these birds, and with their scientific management and conservation.

The author's lucid style will ensure a wide readership among research workers and the more general audience with an interest in birds of prey. There is a full bibliography and an extensive appendix of tables.

Genres: Nonfiction

651 pages, Kindle Edition

First published December 1, 1979

About the author

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Ian Newton OBE FRS FRSE is an English ornithologist.
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Reviews

[Siria · Rating 5 out of 5]

Dr. Newton's writing is clear and crafted in a way which makes this text highly informative yet easy to read for the casual enthusiast. Newton challenges the reader to think critically about data presented or conclusions published to date regarding population trends and casual correlation. Although dated, it is an excellent foundation for anyone interested in birds of prey.