Falcons of North America / Kate Davis ; photographs by Rob Palmer and Nick Dunlop. Title Falcons of North America / Kate Davis ; photographs by Rob Palmer and Nick Dunlop. Author Davis, Kate, 1959- Publication Missoula, Mont. : Mountain Press Pub. Co., 2008. Details Description xi, 226 p. : ill. (some col.), col. maps; 23 cm. Summary Fierce, bold, and beautiful, falcons hold a special place in the hearts of people. In Falcons of North America, renowned raptor advocate and environmental educator Kate Davis opens a door into the lives of these extra-ordinary, enigmatic birds of prey."--Back cover. Subject Falcons > North America Bibliography (note) Includes bibliographical references (p. 215-220) and index. Processing Action (note) Contents Introduction -- Falcon morphology and physiology -- Falcon behavior and feeding -- Falcon nesting and breeding -- Falcon movements -- Falcons and humankind -- Falcon conservation -- Current falcon threats -- Finale -- Species accounts -- American Kestrel -- Merlin -- Aplomado Falcon -- Prairie Falcon -- Peregrine Falcon -- Gyrfalcon -- Appendix 1: Protocol for nest observations -- Appendix 2: How to build an American Kestrel nest box. ISBN 9780878425532 (pbk. : alk. paper) 0878425535 (pbk. : alk. paper) LCCN ^^2008032342 Help and Feedback