Owls of the World, 2nd Edition
$259.48
- Hardcover
528 pages
- Release Date
7 April 2009
Summary
Active only at twilight or in the dark of night, most species of owl are seldom seen. Even the most zealous birders rarely encounter owls, and attempts to identify them are complicated by the number of species that are almost indistinguishable by plumage alone. This comprehensive guide (a thoroughly updated edition of the authors’ previous volume, Owls: A Guide to Owls of the World), penetrates the mysterious world of owls with full color illustrations, detailed species descriptions…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780300142273 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0300142277 |
| Author: | Friedhelm Weick, Claus König, Jan-Hendrik Becking |
| Publisher: | Yale University Press |
| Imprint: | Yale University Press |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 528 |
| Edition: | 2nd |
| Release Date: | 7 April 2009 |
| Weight: | 1.47kg |
| Dimensions: | 235mm x 156mm |
About The Author
Friedhelm Weick
Claus König is a world authority on owls and has been involved in owl research in Europe, Africa, and South America for forty-five years. He is emeritus professor of zoology at Stuttgart University and was director of Stuttgart’s Museum of Natural History. Friedhelm Weick is a professional bird artist specializing in owls and other birds of prey. He has illustrated more than 100 books.
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