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Synopsis
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.
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About the Author
Claus Koenig 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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Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. Friedhelm Weick (illustrator). 2nd Edition. Yale University Press, New Haven, 2008. Hardcover, 528 pp. 2nd edition, 1st printing. With every species of owl in the world, plus detailed descriptions and illustrations for each. Book is fine. Dust jacket is near fine with slight edge wear and a tiny surface chip at head near spine (visible in photo). Jacket is in a new mylar sleeve. Seller Inventory # ABE-1760106954863
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Hardcover. Condition: New. Dust Jacket Condition: New. 2nd Edition. New Haven: Yale University Press, 2009. New book. A guide to every species of owl in the world, with highly detailed descriptions and illustrations for each. An important reference book and identification guide. Seller Inventory # N-OW2009H_0926
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OWLS OF THE WORLD: SECOND EDITION. By Claus Koenig and Friedhelm Weick. With a contribution on Molecular Evolution by Michael Wink et al.
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Condition: new. ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 2008). (1999) 2008 revised 2nd edition. 8vo (175 x 246mm). Pp528. Colour paintings, b/w illustrations, maps, bibliographies. Red boards, spine titled in gilt. Spine / corners badly bumped o/w a fine unread copy in dust-wrapper with small tear. A detailed and authoritative account of the many species and varieties of owl in the world. Includes extinct species as well as extant. "For each species, identification features are given, followed by accounts of confusion species, vocalisations, distribution, movements, habitat, measurements and weight, geographical variation, habits, food, breeding, status and conservation, and references." 72 colour paintings by Friedhelm Weick are also included, besides b/w illustrations and distribution maps. This new edition presents much new, up to the minute material on the taxonomy of the Strigiformes with a treatment of the latest thinking on molecular phylogeny. PREVIOUS PRICE GBP 65.00. Seller Inventory # 43281
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OWLS OF THE WORLD: SECOND EDITION. By Claus Koenig and Friedhelm Weick. With a contribution on Molecular Evolution by Michael Wink et al.
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Condition: new. ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 2008). (1999) 2008 revised 2nd edition. 8vo (175 x 246mm). Pp528. Colour paintings, b/w illustrations, maps, bibliographies. Red boards, spine titled in gilt. A fine unread copy in dust-wrapper. A detailed and authoritative account of the many species and varieties of owl in the world. Includes extinct species as well as extant. "For each species, identification features are given, followed by accounts of confusion species, vocalisations, distribution, movements, habitat, measurements and weight, geographical variation, habits, food, breeding, status and conservation, and references." 72 colour paintings by Friedhelm Weick are also included, besides b/w illustrations and distribution maps. This new edition presents much new, up to the minute material on the taxonomy of the Strigiformes with a treatment of the latest thinking on molecular phylogeny. . Seller Inventory # 43279
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Owls of the World; with a contribution on molecular evolution by Michael Wink
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Fine. Second edition. Red cloth quarto with white illustrated DJ; 528 pages; b/w and collor illustrations, maps; 25 cm. Contains detailed b/w and color illustrations and maps. Highly detailed descriptions of every species of owl in the world. Very fine (as new) in new dust-jacket. Seller Inventory # 90635
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