Understanding Owls: Biology, Management, Breeding, Training - Hardcover

Parry-Jones MBE, Jemima

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 071530643X ISBN 13: 9780715306437

Publisher: David & Charles, 1998

Synopsis

With their glowing, unblinking eyes they seem to notice everything -- and to have the wisdom to understand it all, too. From biology and taxonomy, to housing, feeding, incubation, and rearing to training and flying, a master breeder and trainer of owls shares her extensive knowledge of these nighttime creatures -- both in the wild and in captivity. A general overview covers their anatomy, and a morphology details the various subfamilies of owl. Find out about the role their specially adapted -- and extremely beautiful feathers -- play in aiding their "silent flight"; the incredible variety of noises they make (and how these can help you identify a breed); the intricacies of their behavior patterns; and the way the babies are hatched, fed, and nurtured. Here's what you need for those first attempts at breeding and to train and hunt with your birds of prey. Dozens of remarkable full-color photos provide a close-up look at barn owls, Eagle owls, tawny owls, and snowy owls.

About this title

Synopsis:

A guide to caring for owls, covering topics such as: biology; taxonomy; housing; equipment; incubation; rearing; and training and flying owls.

About this edition

• Publisher: David & Charles
• Publication date: 1998
• ISBN 10: 071530643X
• ISBN 13: 9780715306437
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 160