Download or read book Population Ecology of Raptors written by Ian Newton and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 1979 with total page 440 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Population Ecology of Raptors provides a synthesis of what we know about the population regulation of raptors. The author details their social behavior, their dispersion, numbers, movements, breeding, and mortality. He also deals with the effects of pesticides and other pollutants on raptors. Including all relevant material and information from around the world, this book provides a sound basis for further research and more effective conservation. It will be ofvalue not only to the professional research worker, but also to anyone else with a general interest in these birds. Authoritative summary by a world expert Full bibliography Written for both the professional researcher worker and those with a general interest in raptors