The thinking birdwatcher's book of the year...beautifully written...the Christmas present for the birdwatcher who aspires to be an ornithologist. --BBC Living World Population Ecology of Raptors provides a synthesis of recently discovered facts concerning the population regulation in raptors. The author details their social behaviour, 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 of great value not only to the professional research worker, but also to anyone else with a general interest in these birds. Features: * Details the 287 species that comprise the order Falconiformes * Includes 32 plates and 68 tables * Full bibliography * Written for both the professional researcher worker and those with a general interest in raptors