The Raven : A Natural History in Britain and Ireland

ISBN-13: 9780856610905 / Angielski

Derek Ratcliffe

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Well-known throughout the Northern Hemisphere, the Raven has a prominent place in myth, legend, and history. This book presents a thorough summary of the current state of knowledge regarding the Raven's natural history, describing its present distribution, habitat requirements, calls, feeding habits, social behavior, and population centers. The text focuses on the Raven's ecology in the United Kingdom, but is of interest worldwide to both amateurs and professionals. It contains useful comparisons of the Northern Hemisphere species. Brought to life through beautiful detailed illustrations, maps, and tables, this is a valuable study on one of the most spectacular and romantic of British birds.

Key Features:

Provides a rare glimpse into Raven ecology/biology in the U.K.
Features beautiful illustrations, along with useful maps and tables
Emphasizes the long association of the bird with humans
Contains current information on feeding habits, breeding, territorialism, intelligence, and distribution