This book will provide the state-of-the-art on most of the topics involved in the ecology and conservation of birds of prey. With chapters authored by the most recognized and prestigious researchers on each of the fields, this book will become an authorized reference volume for raptor biologists and researchers around the world.
Section 1 - General biology
Chapter 1) Recent advances in raptor taxonomy and phylogeny
Chapter 2) Breeding and nesting biology
Chapter 3) Population ecology of birds of prey
Chapter 4) Behavioural ecology of raptors
Chapter 5) Raptor migration
Chapter 6) Dispersal in raptors
Section 2 - Raptors in human landscapes
Chapter 7) Raptors and people: an ancient relationship persisting today
Chapter 8) Conflicts between raptors and humans
Chapter 9) Causes and consequences of urban living in raptors
Chapter 10) Birds of prey in agricultural landscapes, the role of agriculture expansion and intensification
Chapter 11) Toxicology of birds of prey
Chapter 12) Lead contamination in birds of prey
Chapter 13) Raptors electrocutions and power lines collisions
Chapter 14) Impact of renewable energy sources on birds of prey
Chapter 15) Use of drone imagery for research and conservation of birds of prey
Section 3 - Conservation and status of raptors around the world
Chapter 16) Distribution models for raptor reseals0
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