Owls of the World - A Photographic Guide: Second Edition - Hardcover

Heimo Mikkola

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1472905938 ISBN 13: 9781472905932

Publisher: Helm, 2013

Synopsis

Having trouble separating your scops from your screech owls, Tengmalm\x27s from Tawny Owl or Collared and Spotted Owlets? Then this is the book for you.

Owls of the World<\/i> is the ultimate photographic resource dedicated to the identification of these charismatic, largely nocturnal birds of prey. This book contains lavish and spectacular photography from dozens of the world\x27s finest natural history photographers, covering all of the world\x27s 268 species of owls; particular attention is given to subspecific differences, sexing and ageing. The photos are accompanied by concise text on the identification, habitat, food, distribution and voice of these birds, along with accurate range maps.

In this second edition, recent changes to owl taxonomy are incorporated with full descriptions (and images) of a number of new species, plus a several new photographs to improve this book\x27s amazing photographic coverage still further.

This is the definitive work on owl identification \- no birder\x27s bookshelf should be without it!

About this title

About the Author

Heimo Mikkola is the world's best known owl expert. Originally from Finland, Mikkola has travelled the world, visiting 128 countries in the course of his 40-year research career in search of nocturnal birds. His previous books include <i>Owls of Europe</i> (Poyser).

Edition details

• Publisher: Helm
• Publication date: 2013
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1472905938
• ISBN 13: 9781472905932
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 528