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Introduction
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Introduction
- Author: John E. Cooper
- From: BSAVA Manual of Raptors, Pigeons and Passerine Birds
- Item: Chapter 1, pp 1 - 6
- DOI: 10.22233/9781910443101.1
- Copyright: © 2008 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
- Publication Date: January 2008
Abstract
The word ‘raptor’ is an ancient one. It is Latin for a bird with a hooked beak and sharp claws and is perpetuated in (for example) the French rapace and Italian rapaci. In theory, the term could embrace a range of different species, but in practice it is normally used for birds of prey of the Orders Falconiformes and Strigiformes. This chapter explains terminology, biology and natural history.
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Falconiformes. (a) Harris’ Hawks. Their sociability makes them ideal hunting hawks for falconers. (b) Sparrowhawk. (c) Eurasian Buzzard. (d) Black Kite, the most common raptor in the world. (e) Merlin with chicks. (f) Peregrine Falcon: the female is larger than the male. (b–e, © Michael Lierz; f, © John Chitty, reproduced from BSAVA Manual of Exotic Pets, 4th edition) (g) Saker Falcon. (h) Golden Eagle. (i) Eurasian Griffon Vulture. (g–i, © Michael Lierz) © 2008 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
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Falconiformes. (a) Harris’ Hawks. Their sociability makes them ideal hunting hawks for falconers. (b) Sparrowhawk. (c) Eurasian Buzzard. (d) Black Kite, the most common raptor in the world. (e) Merlin with chicks. (f) Peregrine Falcon: the female is larger than the male. (b–e, © Michael Lierz; f, © John Chitty, reproduced from BSAVA Manual of Exotic Pets, 4th edition) (g) Saker Falcon. (h) Golden Eagle. (i) Eurasian Griffon Vulture. (g–i, © Michael Lierz)
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Owls. (a) European Eagle Owl. (b) Tawny Owl. (c) Ferruginous Pygmy Owl: weighing less than 100 g, this is one of the world’s smallest owls. (a,b, © Michael Lierz; c, © John Chitty) © 2008 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
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Owls. (a) European Eagle Owl. (b) Tawny Owl. (c) Ferruginous Pygmy Owl: weighing less than 100 g, this is one of the world’s smallest owls. (a,b, © Michael Lierz; c, © John Chitty)
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Pigeons. (a) Diamond Dove. (b) Eurasian Collared Doves. (c) Victorian Crowned Pigeon. (a, © John Chitty; b, © Michael Lierz; c, © ML Jowett) © 2008 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
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Pigeons. (a) Diamond Dove. (b) Eurasian Collared Doves. (c) Victorian Crowned Pigeon. (a, © John Chitty; b, © Michael Lierz; c, © ML Jowett)
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Passerine birds. (a) House Sparrow, the ‘basic passerine’. (b) European Chaffinch. (c) European Goldfinch. (d) Bearded Barbet. (e) European Bee-eater. (f) Superb Starling. (g) Weavers, often kept because of the beauty and complexity of their nests rather than for the bird’s appearance. (h) Sunbird, a nectivorous species. (i) Greater Hill Mynah. (a,b,c, courtesy of Brian Stockdale; d,f,g,h,i, © John Chitty; e, © Michael Lierz) © 2008 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
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Passerine birds. (a) House Sparrow, the ‘basic passerine’. (b) European Chaffinch. (c) European Goldfinch. (d) Bearded Barbet. (e) European Bee-eater. (f) Superb Starling. (g) Weavers, often kept because of the beauty and complexity of their nests rather than for the bird’s appearance. (h) Sunbird, a nectivorous species. (i) Greater Hill Mynah. (a,b,c, courtesy of Brian Stockdale; d,f,g,h,i, © John Chitty; e, © Michael Lierz)