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Field Guide to Owls of California and the West. Hans Peeters. California Natural
History Guides, 2007. Covers all 19 species of owls occurring in North America.
More than an identification guide, it describes their biology and behavior and
explores the conservation challenges that they face. 326 pp. Paper. $19.95
The book is divided into five sections, on biology, life, finding and watching owls,
conservation, and species accounts. Each section is heavily illustrated with photographs
and illustrations. The first section, An Owl's Body, covers the owl from head to talon, covering senses,
vision, skeleton, legs, wings, feathers and digestive system. An Owl's Life covers
predators and predator avoidance, hunting and eating, and reproduction. Finding and Watching
tells when and where to look, how to listen, tracking and finding, identification and
photography. Owls and Humans covers attitudes past and present, owls in the modern world,
and conservation issues.
Lastly, the species accounts are each several pages long, illustrated with photos, illustrations,
and distribution maps. There is also a separate section of color plates.
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Owls of the United States and Canada: A Complete Guide to Their Biology and
Behavior. Celebrated nature writer and wildlife photographer Wayne Lynch offers
stunning photographs, the vast majority of which were taken in the wild. Accounts
include distribution, population size, status, courtship rituals, anatomy, habitat,
diet, a range map, and family life for nineteen species. Also includes personal
tips for finding owls in the wild. 264 pp. Hardcover. $39.95
Lynch reveals the secrets of these elusive species with stunning photographs, personal
anecdotes, and accessible science. Chapters include:
- Anatomy of an Owl
- Son et Lumiere
- Haunts and Hideaways
- The Owlish Appetite
- Family Life
- The Next Generation
- Predators, Pirates, and Pests
- Owls and Humans
The book also includes an identification section with color photos and distribution maps,
and an appendix of scientific names of plants and animals.
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The Illustrated Owl: Barn, Barred, and Great Horned. The Ultimate Reference
Guide for Bird Lovers, Woodcarvers, and Artists. Denny ROGERS. Fox Chapel, 2007.
200 meticulous and anatomically correct drawings that capture each owl from every
angle and in multiple poses, color photos, and measurement charts. Paper. $29.95
The ultimate reference guide for bird lovers or artists, this final volume in
the Denny Rogers Visual Reference Series (the complete list of which can be
found under the Art and Photography section)
presents 200 meticulous and
anatomically accurate drawings that capture each magnificent owl from every
angle and in multiple poses. Along with comprehensive drawings, you’ll find
color charts and photographs - both in-flight and still - to help recreate
these formidable night-time hunters down to the stripes, speckles, and streaks
of their feathers. Also included are scale-charts for matching your desired
dimensions without sacrificing proportion.
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