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Owls of the World

Autor Claus König, Friedhelm Weick, Jan-Hendrik Becking
en Limba Engleză Hardback – 7 apr 2009
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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Specificații

ISBN-13: 9780300142273
ISBN-10: 0300142277
Pagini: 528
Ilustrații: 68 color plates
Dimensiuni: 156 x 235 x 43 mm
Greutate: 1.41 kg
Ediția:00002
Editura: Yale University Press
Colecția Yale University Press

Notă biografică

Claus König 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.