Australian High Country Raptors

Jerry Olsen

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CSIRO Publishing
01 June 2014

Birds (ornithology)

Australian High Country Raptors covers raptor species that regularly breed in the high country above 600 metres, from Goulburn in New South Wales down to the hills outside Melbourne, Victoria. Author Jerry Olsen explores the nature of these striking animals that are classified as Accipitriformes (diurnal hawks, falcons, kites and eagles), Falconiformes and Strigiformes (nocturnal owls). Comparisons between these high country raptors and lower-elevation breeders are also provided, in addition to comparisons with raptors found overseas, especially from North America and Europe.

The book begins with a description of habitats and vegetation types in the high country, and which raptors are likely to be seen in each habitat type. It continues with sections on finding and watching raptors, raptor identification, hunting styles, food, breeding and behaviour, and conservation. Appendices provide species accounts for diurnal breeding species in the high country, with basic information about their ecology, distribution and conservation, as well as detailed instructions about handling an injured or orphaned raptor.

Illustrated throughout with photographs and drawings, Australian High Country Raptors offers readers a chance to look into the lives of Australia’s fascinating birds of prey.

By: Jerry Olsen
Imprint: CSIRO Publishing
Country of Publication: Australia
Dimensions: Height: 245mm, Width: 170mm, Spine: 20mm
Weight: 760g
ISBN: 9780643109162
ISBN 10: 0643109161
Pages: 304
Publication Date: 01 June 2014
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

<strong>Jerry Olsen</strong> has studied birds of prey for 44 years in the United States Canada and Australia and with other researchers published some 150 papers and articles and five books on raptors. He is a member of the Institute for Applied Ecology at the University of Canberra Australia. In 2012 his book <em>Australian High Country Owls</em> received a Whitley Award commendation for vertebrate natural history.