Falcons are stunning and iconic birds. Australia has six falcon species, with two endemic to the continent and two others endemic to the Australasian region. They are important indicators of the health of our ecosystems, due to their position at the top of the food chain. But several species are declining, with two species threatened in some states.

In Australian Falcons: Ecology, Behaviour and Conservation, Dr Stephen Debus provides a 30-year update of knowledge on these six species, as well as a falcon-like hawk, the Black-shouldered Kite. This book is based partly on the author's field studies, as well as being a supplement to the Handbook of Australian, New Zealand and Antarctic Birds (HANZAB) and recent global treatises. It offers up-to-date information on the Australian species, including their behaviours, ecology and biology. It reviews their population status and threats, and suggests what needs to be done to ensure the future of these spectacular birds.

Australian Falcons is an invaluable resource for raptor biologists, birdwatchers, wildlife rescuers and carers, raptor rehabilitators and zookeepers.

FEATURES

• Covers the biology, ecology, behaviour, conservation and management of the six falcon species, and one falcon-like hawk.
• Reviews the population status and threats of the Australian falcons.
• First comprehensive book on Australian falcons since the 1993 publication of HANZAB Volume 2.
• Features striking colour photos by photographer David Whelan.

About the Author
Dr Stephen Debus has studied Australia's raptors, including falcons, for over 40 years. He is an honorary research associate in zoology at the University of New England. He is the author of Australasian Eagles and Eagle-like Birds, Australian Birds of Prey in Flight and Birds of Prey of Australia, and was awarded BirdLife Australia's D.L. Serventy Medal for ornithological publication.

Reviews
"Dr Stephen Debus has authored a fantastic new book, Australian Falcons: Ecology, Behaviour and Conservation, which has been recently published by CSIRO Publishing and should be an invaluable resource for raptor biologists, birdwatchers, and all those that work with raptor conservation." * Wildlife Health Australia, *
"Stephen Debus is doubtless the best-known currently publishing author specialising in Australian raptors. [...] Rather than spell out the contents of each chapter I'll leave you to imagine any aspect of a falcon's life, behaviour, ecology, diet and anything else you might want to know about and I can assure you that if it's known, it's here!" -- Ian Abbott * Western Australian Bird Notes #184 *
"This is a high-quality, highly readable book. It will be appreciated by anyone with an interest in Australian birds and, in particular, Australian raptors. The strongest praise I can give it is that I came away with a renewed appreciation of the diversity and unique attributes of Australia's six resident species of falcon." -- Chris Pavey * Australian Field Ornithology *
"This is an authoritative update on this fascinating group of birds that will be of value to raptor ecologists, ornithologists more generally and the general public that has an interest in these iconic species." -- James Fitzsimons * Corella *



Book Information
ISBN 9781486315765
Author Stephen Debus
Format Paperback
Page Count 232
Imprint CSIRO Publishing
Publisher CSIRO Publishing
Weight(grams) 620g
Dimensions(mm) 245mm * 170mm * 14mm