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Owls of the World is a stunning and definitive photographic guide to these charismatic nocturnal birds.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements Introduction What makes an Owl? The Nature of Owls Evolution of Owls Distribution and Biogeography Taxonomy and DNA-Sequencing Owls and Humans Conservation Extinct Owls 'Owlaholics' Owl Association and Global Research Organisations Species Accounts The Species Accounts (1-268) Further Reading Photographic Credits Index Sounds, Sound Recordists and Localities

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 Owls of Europe (Poyser).

Reviews

...a marvellous resource for the world's owls that would undeniably look great on any birder's bookshelf.
*www.birdguides.com*

...stunning… a fitting tribute to this diverse group.
*British Birds*

The definitive word on owl identification.
*Wildlife*

This is a superb photographic guide... and I would recommend that any serious ornithologist should have this on their shelf.
*Scottish Birds*