| Contents |
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 associations and global research organisations -- Species accounts -- The species accounts -- Tytonidae: barn, grass and bay owls -- Strigidae: true owls. |
| Abstract |
Profiles 249 of the world's owl species, discussing their habitats, population status, diet, range and distribution. |
| General note | "First published in the UK by Christopher Helm [2012]"--T.p. verso. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (p. 504) and index. |
| LCCN | 2012288505 |
| ISBN | 9781770851368 |
| ISBN | 1770851364 |
