Owls of the World
by Duncan, James

Format: Hardcover
Code: 14894
Condition: New
Product Details
Duncan, who has banded more than 2,500 owls during the course of his research, explains why owls' particular physiology - from their ability to rotate their heads 270 degrees in either direction to their soft feathers, camouflaged plumage, and unique vocalizations - have helped them thrive. A chapter covers each owl family, including huge Eagle-Owls, diminutive Pygmy Owls, familiar Barn Owls, and unusual fishing and burrowing owls. Closing chapters look at relationships between owls and humans by exploring such issues as banding and falconry, threats to owls from human factors, and attendant conservation issues.
An entertaining compendium of owls that depicts the birds' secret lives with both accuracy and grace, Owls of the World will appeal to birdwatchers, nature lovers, and dedicated owl aficionados alike.
Owl expert James Duncan is the director of the Wildlife and Fisheries Branch of the Manitoba Department of Sustainable Development. He is the author of The Complete Book of North American Owls.
'A knowledgeable and scholarly overview of the owls, written in a style that makes it accessible to the non-specialist, and illustrated with a mass of images, many of quite outstanding quality... thoroughly recommended!' - British Birds Magazine
'A photographic feast containing a truly wonderful collection of stunning owl portraits and action shots... its author and the wise words he delivers place it head and shoulders above many similar books that adorn 'coffee tables' around the world. This book, above all else, encourages people to care about owls. An absolutely brilliant book.' - David Ramsden MBE, Head of Conservation, The Barn Owl Trust
ISBN: 9781421427188
Publisher: Johns Hopkins University Press
Year of Publication: 2018
Page Count: 192
Weight: 2.6 lb