Describes the anatomy, hunting techniques, mating, nesting, and eating habits of birds of prey.

To escape the tough streets of Southeast Washington, D.C. in the late 1980s, young Rodney Stotts would ride the metro to the Smithsonian National Zoo. There, the bald eagles and other birds of prey captured his imagination for the first time. In Bird Brother, Rodney shares his unlikely journey to becoming a conservationist and one of America's few Black master falconers. Rodney grew up during the crack epidemic, with guns, drugs, and the threat of...

"Gives general information on features of birds of prey and threats to them. Counts down the top ten most dangerous birds of prey using a deadliness scale"--Provided by publisher.

Introduces the physical characteristics and habits of birds of prey, including falcons, eagles, vultures, owls, and hawks.

Introduces birds of prey, covering topics ranging from habitats and growth cycles to behaviors and survival mechanisms.

Presents an introduction to hawk identification. Videography and instructional narrative are combined to provide an efficient method for learning the hawks.

Briefly discusses the physical characteristics and habits of owls, vultures, hawks, and eagles.