The Little Owl: Conservation, Ecology and Behavior of Athene Noctua - Hardcover

Van Nieuwenhuyse, Dries; Génot, Jean-Claude; Johnson, David H.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0521886783 ISBN 13: 9780521886789

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 2008

Synopsis

Our understanding of the basic biology of owls is poor compared to that of other bird species. The Little Owl, Athene noctua, has become one of the best models for biological and conservation research, due to its commonness and the fact that it occupies nest-boxes very easily. In this unique book the authors synthesise the substantial literature, and detail current information regarding the Little Owl. They discuss its wide-ranging ecology, genetics and subspecies and population status by country. In addition, they outline a strategy and monitoring program for its conservation. The book features an outstanding bibliography of literature on the Little Owl, listing publications dated from 1769 to 2007, in many languages, including Russian, English, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian and Dutch. Whilst being an invaluable resource for academic researchers, its straightforward style holds undoubted appeal for amateurs and enthusiasts.

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Review:

Review of the hardback: '... Van Nieuwenhuyse and his co-authors have certainly given us a fascinating read. However, the most impressive aspect of this book is the huge amount of work the authors did to cover almost all the literature ever published in every type of source ... if you want to know anything about the Little Owl, this book probably contains the information you seek, while clues are also offered to some as-yet-unanswered questions.' Ibis

Review of the hardback: 'The book comprehensively covers all aspects of the Little Owl's life, including sections on history, conservation, breeding biology, behaviour, habitat, food, distribution, taxonomy and world population. In other words virtually everything you would want to know about the species may be found here.' Scottish Birds

Review of the hardback: 'This wonderful monograph draws on an astonishing 1900 references and decades of fieldwork, accumulated by three enthusiastic, leading 'owlologists'. ... You can feel the authors' passion for this species on every page ... The Little Owl is a 'must-have' for anyone who has become spellbound by this charming and charismatic species.' Peregrine

'A must have for those with an interest in the little owl or owls in general.' Birdbooker Report (guardian.co.uk)

Book Description:

This book is an invaluable synthesis of substantial literature regarding the Little Owl, discussing its wide-ranging ecology, genetics and subspecies and population status, outlining a monitoring program for its conservation. Features an outstanding bibliography of literature, listing publications dated from 1769 to the present, including Russian,French, Dutch, German, Spanish and Italian.

About this edition

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 0521886783
• ISBN 13: 9780521886789
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 628