02243cam a22003013u 4500 39404 UtSlPG 20260610133913.0 m cr n 260607r2012||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG nl iso639-1 QL Brehm, Alfred Edmund, 1829-1884 Het Leven der Dieren: Deel 2, Hoofdstuk 10: De Stootvogels Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2012 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2012-04-09 Produced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net/ for Project Gutenberg. "Het Leven der Dieren: Deel 2, Hoofdstuk 10: De Stootvogels" by Alfred Edmund Brehm is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. The work delves into the classification and characteristics of various species of birds, notably focusing on the order of Stootvogels, and it discusses their hunting habits, anatomical features, and habitats. This chapter specifically emphasizes the diverse family of Grijpklauwvogels (raptors), detailing their adaptations, behaviors, and ecological roles. The opening of this chapter provides an in-depth exploration of raptors, describing their physical attributes like powerful claws and beaks, flight patterns, and hunting strategies. Brehm categorizes them into subfamilies, explaining their distinctions in morphology and behavior, while also highlighting their hunting prowess and dietary preferences. The text notes that raptors are generally characterized by their strong connections to family, their intelligence in hunting, and even their lack of melodious vocalizations. Additionally, the opening discusses the significance of raptors in their ecosystems, their importance to humans historically through falconry, and their varied habitats across the globe. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Animals https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/39404 80243 80243