Owls of the World

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    Owls of the World Authors: , , Illustrator: Friedhelm Weick Format: Hardback First Published: Published By: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
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    Pages: 528 Illustrations and other contents: 68 colour plates Language: English ISBN: 9780713665482 Categories: , ,

    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.

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    A classic work...immerse yourself in its pages. * BBC Wildlife * You will find this an excellent reference book, the most comprehensive on owls available. * British Birds * Immerse yourself in its pages on a March evening, when spring is beckoning and local owls are starting to hoot temptingly outside the window. * BBC Wildlife * This is, at this moment, the world's largest book of owls of the world. * Kaulbrief * This is exactly what we have come to expect in a Helm Identification Guide: a book that is great for beginners, like me, and experts. * Peregrine * ...the most comprehensive examination of owl taxa ever conducted. We thank the authors of Owls of the World for their truly significant contribution to the science and conservation of these spectacular birds. * Bulletin of the British Ornothologists Club *

    Author Biography

    Professor Claus König is a world authority on owls. He has written numerous papers on the subject and has described several new species of owls. He retired as Director of the Natural History Museum in Stuttgart. Friedhelm Weick is a professional bird artist with a particular interest in owls and raptors, who has illustrated many books on birds.