Title:
Owls of the world : a photographic guide / Heimo Mikkola.
Author:
Mikkola, Heimo, author.
Publication Information:
Richmond Hill, Ontario : Firefly Books, 2014.
©2014
Call Number:
QL696 .S8 M555 2014
Abstract:
Owls of the World is the ultimate photographic resource dedicated to the identification of these charismatic birds of prey. Dozens of the world's finest photographers have contributed 750 spectacular photographs covering all of the world's 268 species of owls. The photos are accompanied by detailed text describing identification codes; population status; food; accurate range maps; habitat; voice; distribution; and similar species. For photographers, birders, naturalists, researchers and any fan of these birds, Owls of the World is the definitive work on species identification.
Edition:
Second edition.
ISBN:
9781770852747
Physical Description:
528 pages : illustrations (chiefly colour) ; 25 cm.
Contents:
What makes an owl? -- The nature of owls -- Evolution of owls -- Distribution and biogeography -- Taxonomy and DNA-sequencing -- Owls and humans -- Conservation -- Extinct owls -- 'Owlaholics' -- Owl associations and global research organisations -- Species accounts -- The species accounts -- Tytonidae : Barn, grass, and bay owls -- Strigidae : True owls.
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