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Owls of the World (Helm Identification Guides) - Hardcover

Claus König, Friedhelm Weick & Jan-Hendrik Becking

 
9780713665482: Owls of the World (Helm Identification Guides)
Hardcover
ISBN 10: 0713665483 ISBN 13: 9780713665482
Publisher: Helm, 2008

Synopsis

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.

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About the Author

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.'

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Publisher
Helm
Publication date
2008
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0713665483
ISBN 13 
9780713665482
Binding
Hardcover
Illustrator
Friedhelm Weick
Edition number
2
Number of pages
528