Owls of the World
Friedhelm Weick author Claus König author Jan-Hendrik Becking author
Format:Hardback
Publisher:Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Published:15th Nov '08
Currently unavailable, and unfortunately no date known when it will be back
The definitive book on owls. Fully describes and illustrates every known species and subspecies of owl, as well as presenting the latest evidence on owl taxonomy, based on DNA work and vocalisations. Includes maps of every species and sonograms.
The definitive book on owls. Fully
describes and illustrates every known species and subspecies of owl, as well as
presenting the latest evidence on owl taxonomy, based on DNA work and
vocalisations. Includes maps of every species and sonograms.
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.
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 *
ISBN: 9780713665482
Dimensions: 240mm x 170mm x 37mm
Weight: 1430g
528 pages
2nd edition