peregrine falcon

Describes the Peregrine Falcon restoration program, the largest effort to restore an endangered species. Discusses how the species decline was found to be caused by DDT and how many countries cooperated to restore the Peregrine Falcon. Includes 459 images.

A study of the transcontinental migration of the peregrine falcon follows the majestic raptors from the Texas barrier islands to the Arctic and then back south through Mexico, Belize, and the Caribbean, with chronicling his own adventures along the way.

Alan Tennant chronicles his efforts to radio-track the transcontinental migration of the peregrine falcon, from the Texas barrier islands through their springtime flight north to the Arctic, and then back south through Mexico, Belize, and into the Caribbean.

Describes recent efforts to save the vanishing peregrine falcon, a frequent object of indiscriminate hunting due to misconceptions surrounding birds of prey.

Discusses the plight of peregrine falcons and why they are near extinction, as well as some of the ways humans can help.

As she grows through the first years of her life in the Catskill Mountains of New York, a peregrine falcon called Frightful interacts with various humans, including the boy who raised her, a falconer who rescues her, and several unscrupulous poachers, as well as with many animals that are part of the area's ecological balance.

This book tells about the habitat, behavior, and physical characteristics of the peregrine falcon, not only the fastest bird, but the fastest animal in the world.

Describes the peregrine falcon and its behavior, explains its status as an endangered species, and suggests what can be done to help save it.

Tells how the peregrine falcon was saved from extinction by many groups that worked to rebuild its population in North America.

Discusses the mating and nesting habits of the peregrine falcon and the attempts to save these birds from extinction by breeding them in captivity.