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Australian Falcons: Ecology, Behavior and Conservation

Australian Falcons: Ecology, Behavior and Conservation

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

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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. 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. 231 p.

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Authors expertises affiliations

  • Stephen Debus. Honorary research associate in Zoology. University of New England, Biddeford, ME (USA).
  • David Whelan. Photographer.
  • Publication date (digital version): 2022-11 – CSIRO Publishing.

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13 April 2023

The last synthesis of knowledge about Australian raptors was in 1993 (volume 2 of HANZAB). This book competently updates that account, and gives the impression of a concerted attempt to locate every paper published in the past 30 years. Some important references overlooked by HANZAB are also brought to attention.

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Ian Abbott
13 April 2023

This is a high-quality, highly readable book. 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.

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