Unwin, Mike.

Peregrine falcon / Mike Unwin. - Chicago, Ill. : Heinemann Library, c2004. - 48 p. : col. ill. ; 27 cm. - Animals under threat. .

"In danger of extinction!"

Includes bibliographical references and index.

The peregrine falcon -- Peregrine country -- Peregrine populations -- Built for speed -- A supreme hunter -- A view to a kill -- Peregrine territories -- Courtship and breeding -- At the nest -- Growing up -- Sport with peregrines -- Conflict between peregrines and people -- Poisoning peregrines -- Damaging peregrine habitats -- Poaching -- Conservation efforts -- Reborn in the United States -- City falcon -- The future for peregrine falcons -- Getting involved.

Discusses the plight of peregrine falcons and why they are near extinction, as well as some of the ways humans can help.

ISBN: 1403448620 (hbk. : alk. paper) 1403454361 (pbk. : alk. paper)

LCCN: 2003016142

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Peregrine falcon.
Falcons.
Endangered species.