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Taylor, Marianne, 1972-

Beautiful owls : portraits of arresting species / by Marianne Taylor ; photographed by Andrew Perris. - Sydney Murdoch Books 2013. - 112 pages : colour illustrations ; 22 x 26 cm. - Beautiful series . - Beautiful series. .

Includes bibliographical references and index.

The owls, the most mysterious members of the bird kingdom, have long been revered as feathery embodiments of wisdom, as well as admired for their breathtaking beauty. This book nests together some of the most striking examples of stunning strigiformes, from the Mexican Striped to the Abyssinian Eagle Owl, the Sunda Scops to the Burrowing Owl. Stylishly lit and photographed against studio backgrounds, this perfect parliament will have you mesmerised by their elegance, arrested by their gaze. Also included is a succinct introduction to owls, exploring their position at the top of the perch throughout the ages, and reportage photography from conservation centres around the UK.

ISBN: 9781743369913 1743369913

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Owls--Pictorial works.
Owls--Identification.

Dewey Class. No.: 598.97