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Description: |
319 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), maps ; 28 cm |
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Bibliography Note: |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 293-302) and index. |
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Contents Note: |
Contents: The nature of owls -- Owls in mythology and culture / Bruce G. Marcot and David H. Johnson -- The study of owls -- Threats to owls -- A world for owls -- Owls of the world, their global conservation status and general distribution. |
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Summary, Etc. Note: |
Summary: Duncan is an ornithologist specializing in owls now working for the Province of Manitoba. 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, 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. |