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| Author: James R. Duncan
Publisher: Firefly Books
Category: Book
List Price: $40.00
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Avg. Customer Rating:  3 reviews
Sales Rank: 84941
Media: Hardcover
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 320
Shipping Weight (lbs): 3.1
Dimensions (in): 10.8 x 8.6 x 1.1
ISBN: 1552978451
Dewey Decimal Number: 598.97
EAN: 9781552978450
ASIN: 1552978451
Publication Date: September 6, 2003
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Product Description
An in-depth reference to owls around the world. Owls of the World traces the remarkable evolution of 205 owl species and their place within the avian order as both predators and prey. Major owl species are covered as well as the lesser-known species only be found in more remote geographic locations. The owls of Australia, New Zealand, and Indonesia are compared with North American, European, and Asian species in terms of habitat, adaptability and physical appearance. This abundantly illustrated reference features: Detailed description, history, habitat, range maps and conservation status for 205 species Common and scientific names Commonly known owl behavior, plus recently discovered mating, hunting and survival techniques The nature of owls including the discovery of a new owl species Owls in mythology and culture Threats to owl populations A world directory of owl species, including taxonomy and a range map for each species (20031215)
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 Owls of the World: Their Lives, Behavior and Survival May 23, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
this book is very informative it gives information on all owls, their behaviours, their habitats, reproduction and eating habits. it had beautiful photos and detailed diagrams with labels for everything. i enjoyed reading this book very much i give it 4 out of 5 stars.
Very Nice Book April 29, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I really like this book: It's easy to read and understand, has great photos, and a very large and detailed list of owls, including many of the more rare and lesser known species. Additionally, I found the section on the mythology of owls to be qutie interesting. As far as owl books go, I think Claus Konig's "Owls: A Guide to the Owls of the World" is pretty much the "bible" but this is definitely a good book for any owl lover.
 A species-by-species portrait of some 200 owl species January 9, 2004
23 out of 24 found this review helpful
Dr. James Duncan's Owls Of The World provides a comprehensive species-by-species portrait of some 200 owl species around the world. The inclusion of many lesser-known species located in smaller, more specific geographic locations contrasts nicely with feature of the more popular species, making for a well-rounded natural history of the evolution of owls throughout the world.
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