Australian High Country Raptors

OUT OF PRINT.  A detailed guide to all the raptor species that regularly breed in the high country above 600 metres, from Goulburn in New South Wales down to the hills outside Melbourne, Victoria. Author Jerry Olsen explores the nature of these striking animals that are classified as Accipitriformes and Falconiformes and Strigiformes. Contains sections on finding and watching raptors, identification, feeding, breeding and behaviour and conservation. Compares high country raptors and lower-elevation breeders and also makes comparisons with raptors found overseas, especially from North America and Europe. Describes the different habitats and vegetations types found in the high country and details which raptors are found in each.