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Informationen zum Autor David Burnie Klappentext From majestic bald eagles to nocturnal owls! meet the top aerial predators in DK Eyewitness Books: Eagles & Birds of Prey . See how raptors fly and hunt using their incredible speed and vision to take down their prey. Explore these birds' deep history! unique biology! and the different habitats they live in with DK Eyewitness Books: Eagles & Birds of Prey . Follow the life of a bird of prey! from egg to fluffy chick to full adulthood. Learn how fast a peregrine falcon can fly or how ospreys dive for fish on the water's surface. Find out how their hollow bones and extraordinary feathers and wings determine how fast and far different types of birds can fly. From forests to deserts! birds of prey thrive and survive in a wide range of environments because of their ability to adapt to the world around them. Discover all the things both big and small that make raptors unique in DK Eyewitness Books: Eagles & Birds of Prey . Zusammenfassung With their hooked beaks, curved talons, and superb eyesight, eagles, and birds of prey are born to kill. Swoop into the world of these formidable hunters. Eyewitness: Eagles and Birds of Prey is a guide to birds of prey of all shapes and sizes. From majestic falcons to soaring vultures, you'll get a bird's eye view of their amazing world. Learn about their styles of flight and their hunting techniques. Explore the preying and feeding habits, from specialist feeders to scavengers. Explore their anatomy in detail and know what makes them soar and glide. Follow the owls into the night and learn how they see and listen in almost complete darkness. Find out how eagles and other birds of prey have been part of our history and culture for years. Eyewitness: Eagles and Birds of Prey is packed with easy-to-access information, vibrant images, and step-by-step illustrations for children to explore the realm of acrobats of the air. ...
