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Owls of the World Hardcover - 2009 - 2nd Edition

by König, Claus; Weick, Friedhelm; Becking, Jan-Hendrik


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An indispensable guide to every species of owl in the world, with highly detailed descriptions and illustrations for each Active only at twilight or in the dark of night, most species of owl are seldom seen. Even the most zealous birders rarely encounter owls, and attempts to identify them are complicated by the number of species that are almost indistinguishable by plumage alone. This comprehensive guide (a thoroughly updated edition of the authors' previous volume, Owls: A Guide to Owls of the World), penetrates the mysterious world of owls with full color illustrations, detailed species descriptions, useful information on vocalizations, and much more.

An important reference book as well as identification guide, Owls of the World encompasses the 250 known species and many subspecies of owl, including twelve new species that have been discovered over the last decade. Michael Wink, et al. contribute a new section on molecular evolution. The book features sixty-eight full-color plates depicting every species and distinct subspecies, color morphs, and juvenile plumages. Current distribution maps are also provided.

All the facts on:

- Identification features, including how to distinguish similar species

- Habitat

- Geographical variation

- Food, breeding, and habits

- Species status and conservation efforts

- The latest owl taxonomy, based on DNA analysis and vocalizations

Every ornithologist, birder, and wildlife enthusiast will want to own this essential guide--the most comprehensive and advanced book ever published on owls.

Published in association with Christopher Helm / A&C Black Publishers Ltd.

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  • Title Owls of the World
  • Author König, Claus; Weick, Friedhelm; Becking, Jan-Hendrik
  • Binding Hardcover
  • Edition number 2nd
  • Edition 2
  • Pages 528
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Yale University Press, New Haven
  • Date 2009-02
  • Features Bibliography, Dust Cover, Illustrated, Index, Maps, Table of Contents
  • ISBN 9780300142273

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About the author

Claus Knig is a world authority on owls and has been involved in owl research in Europe, Africa, and South America for forty-five years. He is emeritus professor of zoology at Stuttgart University and was director of Stuttgart's Museum of Natural History. Friedhelm Weick is a professional bird artist specializing in owls and other birds of prey. He has illustrated more than 100 books.

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