Owls of the World (Helm Identification Guides)

Claus König
Freidhelm Weick
Friedhelm Weick (illustrator)

Product: book
ISBN-10: 0-7136-6548-3
ISBN-13: 9780713665482
Publisher: Christopher Helm Publishers
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Year: November 7, 2008
Edition: 2nd
Size: 17.40 x 24.41 x 4.19cm
Number of pages: 528
Weight: 1,438gr
Binding: hardback

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Product Description
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 will accompany the book.

Fabulous book on owls –- detailed comprehensive and well-illustrated
Like owls or just want the best guide on this family of birds? This book is for you. The artwork is much superior to the book's first edition and the information is mind-boggling, but easy to find, well organized and well presented. Excellent ranges maps, too, and a real study of owls' lives and morphology. There isn't much you won't find in this excellent hardcover (not a field guide –- too heavy). Likely the best guide on this popular bird family ever, and there have been dozens written.

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