Biology and Conservation of Owls of the Northern Hemisphere
Author : James R. Duncan
Publisher :
Page : 664 pages
File Size : 42,51 MB
Release : 1997
Category : Birds
ISBN :
Owls of the Northern Hemisphere
Author : Karel Hendrik Voous
Publisher : MIT Press (MA)
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 17,58 MB
Release : 1989-01
Category : Art
ISBN : 9780262220354
Book Description
Information on distribution, habitat, behavioral characteristics, breeding, and population dynamics is included in descriptions of 47 owl species
Owls of North America and the Caribbean
Author : Scott Weidensaul
Publisher : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Page : 353 pages
File Size : 38,92 MB
Release : 2015
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0547840039
Book Description
"With detailed information about identification, calls, habitat, breeding, nesting, and behavior, this reference guide has the most up-to-date information about natural history, taxonomy, biology, ecology, migration and conservation status."--Book jacket.
Owls
Author : Cynthia Berger
Publisher : Stackpole Books
Page : 152 pages
File Size : 19,35 MB
Release : 2005
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780811732130
Book Description
A fascinating introduction to the biology, life cycle, and behavior of owls Illustrated with gorgeous watercolor paintings and full-color photography Features an identification guide to all North American species Owls have always occupied a special place in the popular imagination, regarded throughout history as both harbingers of doom and symbols of wisdom. In this newest title in Stackpole's Wild Guide series, author Cynthia Berger explores the lives of these mysterious creatures, including their fearsome hunting abilities, their surprisingly tender courtship rituals, and, of course, their haunting vocalizations. Also included is an identification guide covering the full range of North American species-from the tiny Elf Owl to the imposing Great Gray Owl-as well as tips for observing owls in the wild. There are even instructions for building your own nest box to attract these remarkable birds to your backyard.
Owls of the United States and Canada
Author :
Publisher : JHU Press
Page : 265 pages
File Size : 32,52 MB
Release : 2007-11-30
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0801886872
Book Description
In this gorgeous book, celebrated natural history writer and wildlife photographer Wayne Lynch reveals the secrets of owls with stunning photographs, personal anecdotes, and accessible science. The photos alone are masterpieces--the vast majority were taken in the wild. From the great horned to the tiny elf owl, this amazing volume captures the beauty and mystery of these charismatic birds of prey.Johns Hopkins University Press
Owls of the World - A Photographic Guide
Author : Heimo Mikkola
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 530 pages
File Size : 19,13 MB
Release : 2017-06-15
Category : Nature
ISBN : 1472945611
Book Description
Having 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 identification – no birder's bookshelf should be without it!
The Book of North American Owls
Author : Helen Roney Sattler
Publisher : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Page : 76 pages
File Size : 32,33 MB
Release : 1995
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780395605240
Book Description
Provides general information on the behavior of owls and specific information about the physical characteristics and behavior of the twenty-one North American species.
Owls of the World
Author : Claus König
Publisher : A&C Black
Page : 529 pages
File Size : 18,64 MB
Release : 2009-01-01
Category : Nature
ISBN : 1408108844
Book Description
The definitive book on owls. Owls are enduringly popular birds, but due to their nocturnal habits most species are difficult to see well. The plumages of many species are cryptic and difficult to separate by plumage alone. This problem is compounded by the different morphs that many adopt. This book fully describes every known species and subspecies of owl, as well as presenting the latest evidence on owl taxonomy, based on DNA work and vocalisations. Because voice is vital in owl identification, much emphasis is placed on it in the book and sonograms are provided for many species. A CD of owl vocalisations accompanies the book.
Neotropical Owls
Author : Paula L. Enriquez
Publisher : Springer
Page : 673 pages
File Size : 26,74 MB
Release : 2017-07-24
Category : Science
ISBN : 3319571087
Book Description
This book presents a comprehensive biological and ecological information about owls in the neotropic area. In addition the book covers topics such as threats and conservation strategies for these nocturnal birds of prey from 18 Neotropical countries. Owls are a good example of diversification processes and have developed evolutionary characteristics themselves. These species are found almost everywhere in the world but most of them are distributed in tropical areas and about a third of them live in the Neotropics. This biogeographic region has a high biodiversity and even share lineages of species from other continents because at some point all were part of Pangea. Although we still have much to know and understand about this diverse, scarcely studied and threatened group this work aims to be a precedent for future and further research on the subject.
Australian High Country Owls
Author : Jerry Olsen
Publisher : CSIRO PUBLISHING
Page : 377 pages
File Size : 29,78 MB
Release : 2011-11-15
Category : Science
ISBN : 0643104119
Book Description
Australian High Country Owls provides the latest scientific information on Australian owl species, especially Ninox owls. It details studies of Southern Boobooks and Powerful Owls, visits to North America and Europe to learn about owl research, and the resulting publications that overturned some existing beliefs about Australian owls. Ultimately, this led to the discovery of a new owl species in Indonesia, the Little Sumba Hawk-Owl. Appendices cover the biology, conservation and rehabilitation of Australian owls, including: field recognition, subspecies taxonomy, habitat, behaviour, food, range, migration, breeding, voice and calls, status and myths, questions about each species, and techniques for caring for injured and orphaned owls. The book includes numerous photographs of different owl species, and will be a handy reference for bird researchers and amateur bird watchers alike. 2012 Whitley Award Commendation for Vertebrate Natural History.
