Falconiform: References & Edit History
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James Ferguson-Lees and David A. Christie, Raptors of the World (2001), contains extensive text and graphics on the natural history of every species of the order Falconiformes. Brian K. Wheeler, Raptors of Eastern North America (2003) and Raptors of Western North America (2003), are heavily illustrated works detailing aspects of identification and distribution as well as natural history. Scott Weidensaul, Raptors: The Birds of Prey (1996), is not a taxonomic guide but a compendium of information ranging from natural history and evolution to conservation issues, raptor lore, and falconry. Nick Fox, Understanding the Bird of Prey (1995), addresses the training, care, and breeding of captive falconiforms. Discovery Communications, The Ultimate Guide: Birds of Prey (1997, reissued 1999), is a video documentary examining the anatomy, physiology, and evolution of falconiforms.
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Article History
| Type | Description | Contributor | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Article title updated for style. | Nov 12, 2026 | ||
| Invalidated site: Animal Diversity Web - Order Falconiformes. | Aug 26, 2016 | ||
| Article revised and updated. | Jun 19, 2008 | ||
| Media added. | Feb 09, 2007 | ||
| Article revised and updated. | Feb 09, 2007 | ||
| Added new Web site: Animal Diversity Web - Order Falconiformes. | May 30, 2006 | ||
| Article revised. | Sep 09, 2005 | ||
| Article added to new online database. | Jul 26, 1999 |