An essential manual for the biology, identification, distribution, and conservation of the 13 owl species of Europe.
Owls are fascinating birds, with exceptional adaptations for their life as nocturnal hunters. Owls of Europe covers the 13 owl species found across the continent, presenting detailed illustrations of typical poses, behaviors, and facial expressions, as well as more than 300 photographs chosen to showcase age and subspecies variation, color phases, and birds in flight.
The book includes updated distribution maps and the latest European population estimates, along with detailed texts on behavior, vocalizations, nesting biology and chick development, life strategies, hunting techniques, prey selection, and habitat requirements for each species.
It also explores human interactions with owls, from threats faced to decisive conservation efforts.
Owls of Europe is an essential book for birdwatchers, professional ornithologists, and anyone who simply loves owls.
Manufacturer
- Publisher
- Helm
- Type
- Geography, Biology of Natural Sciences
- Language
- English
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- Soft
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- ISBN-13
- 9781399410793
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