Birds of Prey
Chris Packham explores what enables birds of prey to rule the aerial roost. Their ability to dominate their fellow birds in terms of strength, maneuverability and phenomenal speed is down to a combination of anatomical and physiological adaptations. Chris explains the internal workings of the bald e...
| Other Authors: | BBC Worldwide Ltd., Infobase, |
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| Format: | Video |
| Language: | English |
| Published: |
[Place of publication not identified] :
BBC Worldwide Ltd,
[2014]
Distributed by Infobase, |
| Physical Description: |
1 online resource (1 video file (29 min., 58 sec.)) : sound, color. |
| Series: |
Wonder of animals.
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Table of Contents:
- Bird of Prey Claws
- (2:40)
- Bird of Prey Gripping Power
- (3:16)
- Bird of Prey Anatomy
- (4:11)
- Wing Maneuverability
- (3:32)
- Raptor Vision
- (2:49)
- Raptor Focal Control
- (2:40)
- Raptor Respiratory System
- (2:32)
- Peregrine Falcon Anatomy
- (2:05)
- Diving for Prey
- (3:05)
- Birds of Prey Conclusion
- (0:41)
- Credits: Birds of Prey
- (0:34)