"A first of its kind resource, ...covering a wide range of topics [which include choosing suitable species, housing, diet, medical care, training, and transportation. ...The most current techniques - drawn from a consortium of experts and not available in any other written form - for successfully managing a variety of raptor species in captivity". Species discussed in particular: American kestrel, red-tailed hawk, Cooper's hawk, Northern goshawk, Sharp-shinned hawk, broad-winged hawk, ferruginous hawk, red-shouldered hawk, rough-legged hawk, Swainson's hawk, crested caracara, bald eagle, golden eagle, merlin, peregrine, prairie falcon, northern harrier, swallow-tailed kite, osprey, twelve species of owl, Harris's hawk, black vulture and turkey vulture. The author is "Clinic Manager for the Raptor Centre at the College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Minnesota where she oversees the care and rehabilitation of 750-800 raptors annually".
ISBN:
9780888396136