Robert Bateman is a master at bringing to life some of the most intriguing members of the bird world. In Birds of Prey, a follow-up to the award-winning Backyard Birds, Bateman's incomparable images are enhanced by his descriptions of raptor species around the world. Birds of Prey introduces young readers to the lives, behavior and habits of hawks, falcons, owls and vultures in accessible and fascinating prose. Special features include: how to identify various species; these birds' special skills and sense; hunting techniques; families and nesting habits. Discover which species are found everywhere in the world except Antarctica, how owls are able to locate and capture their prey at night, how the peregrine falcon was rescued from the brink of extinction — and much more! Budding ornithologists will also learn some of the many legends surrounding raptors. Birds of Prey is an essential introduction to the world of these remarkable birds.