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Unwin, Mike

Peregrine Falcon

48 pp. | Heinemann | January, 2004 | Library ISBN 1-4034-4862-0 $$27.07 | Paper ISBN 1-4034-5436-1 $$8.50
(3) 4-6 Animals under Threat series. The peregrine falcon's comeback from the ranks of endangered species offers an example of what animal conservation activism can accomplish. Illustrated with color photos, the text includes an overview of this bird's physical characteristics and life cycle, and the problems of DDT and illegal egg collecting are reviewed. Raptor protection is encouraged in a "Getting involved" section. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind.
Reviewer: Paula M. Cairo

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