The first edition of this book documented not only the biology of the peregrine falcon, but also the story of its decline due to the impact of pesticides. The rate of this falcon's increase throughout Britain has been extremely varied, from districts where numbers are now far higher than at any time in recorded history, to areas where the bird is now at its most scarce. The examination of the reasons for these differences should help ornithologists understand the most recent developments in the peregrine saga. During the last decade, there have been major advances in knowledge of peregrine biology, local movements and population turnover, feeding and nesting habits. All these subjects have been brought up to date in this edition and the tables and figures have also been revised.
- ISBN10 0856610607
- ISBN13 9780856610608
- Publish Date 1 January 1974
- Publish Status Cancelled
- Out of Print 14 February 2013
- Publish Country GB
- Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- Imprint Poyser
- Edition 2nd Revised edition
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 454
- Language English
- URL https://press.princeton.edu/titles/7471.html