Urban Raptors : Ecology and Conservation of Birds of Prey in Cities

Raptors are an unusual success story of wildness thriving in the heart of our cities—they have developed substantial populations around the world in recent decades. But there are deeper issues around how these birds make their urban homes. New research provides insight into the role of raptors as vital members of the urban ecosystem and future opportunities for protection, management, and environmental education.A cutting-edge synthesis of over two decades of scientific research, __Urban Raptors__ is the first book to offer a complete overview of urban ecosystems in the context of bird-of-prey ecology and conservation. This comprehensive volume examines urban environments, explains why some species adapt to urban areas but others do not, and introduces modern research tools to help in the study of urban raptors. It also delves into climate change adaptation, human-wildlife conflict, and the unique risks birds of prey face in urban areas before concluding with real-world wildlife management case studies and suggestions for future research and conservation efforts.Boal and Dykstra have compiled the go-to single source of information on urban birds of prey. Among researchers, urban green space planners, wildlife management agencies, birders, and informed citizens alike, __Urban Raptors__ will foster a greater understanding of birds of prey and an increased willingness to accommodate them as important members, not intruders, of our cities. Raptors Are An Unusual Success Story Of Wildness Thriving In The Heart Of Our Cities--they Have Developed Substantial Populations Around The World In Recent Decades. But There Are Deeper Issues Around How These Birds Make Their Urban Homes. New Research Provides Insight Into The Role Of Raptors As Vital Members Of The Urban Ecosystem And Future Opportunities For Protection, Management, And Environmental Education--amazon.com. Part I. Raptors In Urban Ecosystems. 1. Urban Birds Of Prey : A Lengthy History Of Human-raptor Cohabitation / Keith L. Bildstein And Jean-francois Therrien ; 2. City Lifestyles : Behavioral Ecology Of Urban Raptors / Cheryl R. Dykstra ; 3. Urban Raptor Communities : Why Some Raptors And Not Others Occupy Urban Environments / Clint W. Boal ; 4. Demography Of Raptor Populations In Urban Environments / R. William Mannan And Robert J. Steidl ; 5. Urbanization And Raptors : Trends And Research Approaches / Raylene Cooke, Fiona Hogan, Bronwyn Isaac, Marian Weaving, And John G. White -- Part Ii. Urban Raptors. 6. Mississippi Kites : Elegance Aloft / Ben R. Skipper ; 7. Cooper's Hawks : The Bold Backyard Hunters / Robert N. Rosenfield, R. William Mannan, And Brian A. Millsap ; 8. Red-shouldered Hawks : Adaptable Denizens Of The Suburbs / Cheryl R. Dykstra, Peter H. Bloom, And Michael D. Mccrary ; 9. Harris's Hawks : All In The Family / Clint W. Boal And James F. Dwyer ; 10. Barred Owls : A Nocturnal Generalist Thrives In Wooded, Suburban Habitats / Richard O. Bierregaard ; 11. Powerful Owls : Possum Assassins Move Into Town / Raylene Cooke, Fiona Hogan, Bronwyn Isaac, Marian Weaving, And John G. White ; 12. Burrowing Owls : Happy Urbanite Or Disgruntled Tenant? / Courtney J. Conway ; 13. Peregrine Falcons : The Neighbors Upstairs / Joel E. Pagel, Clifford M. Anderson, Douglas A. Bell, Edward Deal, Lloyd Kiff, F. Arthur Mcmorris, Patrick T. Redig, And Robert Sallinger -- Part Iii. Conservation And Management. 14. Raptor Mortality In Urban Landscapes / James F. Dwyer, Sofi Hindmarch, And Gail E. Kratz ; 15. Human-raptor Conflicts In Urban Settings / Brian E. Washburn ; 16. Raptors As Victims And Ambassadors : Raptor Rehabilitation, Education, And Outreach / Lori R. Arent, Michelle Willette, And Gail Buhl ; 17. Urban Raptor Case Studies : Lessons From Texas / John M. Davis ; 18. Management And Conservation Of Urban Raptors / David M. Bird, Robert N. Rosenfield, Greg Septon, Marcel A. Gahbauer, John H. Barclay, And Jeffrey L. Lincer ; 19. Perspectives And Future Directions / Stephen Destefano And Clint W. Boal. Edited By Clint W. Boal And Cheryl R. Dykstra. Many Of The Chapters In This Volume Were Presented At The 50th Anniversary Meeting Of The Raptor Research Foundation In October 2016 At Cape May, New Jersey.--preface, Page Xv. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. Front Matter ....Pages i-xv Front Matter ....Pages 1-1 Urban Birds of Prey: A Lengthy History of Human-Raptor Cohabitation (Keith L. Bildstein, Jean-François Therrien)....Pages 3-17 City Lifestyles: Behavioral Ecology of Urban Raptors (Cheryl R. Dykstra)....Pages 18-35 Urban Raptor Communities: Why Some Raptors and Not Others Occupy Urban Environments (Clint W. Boal)....Pages 36-50 Demography of Raptor Populations in Urban Environments (R. William Mannan, Robert J. Steidl)....Pages 51-63 Urbanization and Raptors: Trends and Research Approaches (Raylene Cooke, Fiona Hogan, Bronwyn Isaac, Marian Weaving, John G. White)....Pages 64-75 Front Matter ....Pages 77-77 Mississippi Kites: Elegance Aloft (Ben R. Skipper)....Pages 79-92 Cooper’s Hawks: The Bold Backyard Hunters (Robert N. Rosenfield, R. William Mannan, Brian A. Millsap)....Pages 93-109 Red-Shouldered Hawks: Adaptable Denizens of the Suburbs (Cheryl R. Dykstra, Peter H. Bloom, Michael D. McCrary)....Pages 110-125 Harris’s Hawks: All in the Family (Clint W. Boal, James F. Dwyer)....Pages 126-137 Barred Owls: A Nocturnal Generalist Thrives in Wooded, Suburban Habitats (Richard O. Bierregaard)....Pages 138-151 Powerful Owls: Possum Assassins Move into Town (Raylene Cooke, Fiona Hogan, Bronwyn Isaac, Marian Weaving, John G. White)....Pages 152-165 Burrowing Owls: Happy Urbanite or Disgruntled Tenant? (Courtney J. Conway)....Pages 166-179 Peregrine Falcons: The Neighbors Upstairs (Joel E. Pagel, Clifford M. Anderson, Douglas A. Bell, Edward Deal, Lloyd Kiff, F. Arthur McMorris et al.)....Pages 180-195 Front Matter ....Pages 197-197 Raptor Mortality in Urban Landscapes (James F. Dwyer, Sofi Hindmarch, Gail E. Kratz)....Pages 199-213 Human-Raptor Conflicts in Urban Settings (Brian E. Washburn)....Pages 214-228 Raptors as Victims and Ambassadors: Raptor Rehabilitation, Education, and Outreach (Lori R. Arent, Michelle Willette, Gail Buhl)....Pages 229-245 Urban Raptor Case Studies: Lessons from Texas (John M. Davis)....Pages 246-257 Management and Conservation of Urban Raptors (David M. Bird, Robert N. Rosenfield, Greg Septon, Marcel A. Gahbauer, John H. Barclay, Jeffrey L. Lincer)....Pages 258-272 Perspectives and Future Directions (Stephen DeStefano, Clint W. Boal)....Pages 273-286 Back Matter ....Pages 287-302 « Raptors are an unusual success story of wildness thriving in the heart of our cities--they have developed substantial populations around the world in recent decades. But there are deeper issues around how these birds make their urban homes. New research provides insight into the role of raptors as vital members of the urban ecosystem and future opportunities for protection, management, and environmental education. A cutting-edge synthesis of over two decades of scientific research, Urban Raptors is the first book to offer a complete overview of urban ecosystems in the context of bird-of-prey ecology and conservation. This comprehensive volume examines urban environments, explains why some species adapt to urban areas but others do not, and introduces modern research tools to help in the study of urban raptors. It also delves into climate change adaptation, human-wildlife conflict, and the unique risks birds of prey face in urban areas before concluding with real-world wildlife management case studies and suggestions for future research and conservation efforts. Boal and Dykstra have compiled the go-to single source of information on urban birds of prey. Among researchers, urban green space planners, wildlife management agencies, birders, and informed citizens alike, Urban Raptors will foster a greater understanding of birds of prey and an increased willingness to accommodate them as important members, not intruders, of our cities. »-- Résumé de l'éditeur "Raptors are an unusual success story of wildness thriving in the heart of our cities--they have developed substantial populations around the world in recent decades. But there are deeper issues around how these birds make their urban homes. New research provides insight into the role of raptors as vital members of the urban ecosystem and future opportunities for protection, management, and environmental education. A cutting-edge synthesis of over two decades of scientific research, Urban Raptors is the first book to offer a complete overview of urban ecosystems in the context of bird-of-prey ecology and conservation. This comprehensive volume examines urban environments, explains why some species adapt to urban areas but others do not, and introduces modern research tools to help in the study of urban raptors. It also delves into climate change adaptation, human-wildlife conflict, and the unique risks birds of prey face in urban areas before concluding with real-world wildlife management case studies and suggestions for future research and conservation efforts. Boal and Dykstra have compiled the go-to single source of information on urban birds of prey. Among researchers, urban green space planners, wildlife management agencies, birders, and informed citizens alike, Urban Raptors will foster a greater understanding of birds of prey and an increased willingness to accommodate them as important members, not intruders, of our cities." -- prové de l'editor