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Book SynopsisHaving trouble separating your scops from your screech owls, Tengmalm''s from Tawny Owl or Collared and Spotted Owlets? Then this is the book for you.Owls of the World is the ultimate photographic resource dedicated to the identification of these charismatic, largely nocturnal birds of prey. This book contains lavish and spectacular photography from dozens of the world''s finest natural history photographers, covering all of the world''s 268 species of owls; particular attention is given to subspecific differences, sexing and ageing. The photos are accompanied by concise text on the identification, habitat, food, distribution and voice of these birds, along with accurate range maps. In this second edition, recent changes to owl taxonomy are incorporated with full descriptions (and images) of a number of new species, plus a several new photographs to improve this book''s amazing photographic coverage still further. This is the definitive work on owl identificati
Trade Review...a marvellous resource for the world's owls that would undeniably look great on any birder's bookshelf. * www.birdguides.com *
...stunning… a fitting tribute to this diverse group. * British Birds *
The definitive word on owl identification. * Wildlife *
This is a superb photographic guide... and I would recommend that any serious ornithologist should have this on their shelf. * Scottish Birds *
Table of ContentsAcknowledgements Introduction 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 Association and Global Research Organisations Species Accounts The Species Accounts (1-268)
Further Reading Photographic Credits Index Sounds, Sound Recordists and Localities
