TY  - BOOK
AU  - Mikkola,Heimo
TI  - Owls of the world: a photographic guide 
T2  - Helm photographic guides
SN  - 9781408130285 (hbk.)
AV  - QL696.S8 M552 2012b
U1  - 598.97 23
PY  - 2012///
CY  - London
PB  - Christopher Helm
KW  - Owls
KW  - Pictorial works
KW  - Identification
N1  - Includes bibliographical references (p.504) and index
N2  - Having trouble separating your scops from your screech owls, Tengmalm's from Tawny Owl or Collared and Spotted Owlets? Then this is the book for you. Owls of the World is the ultimate photographic resource dedicated to the identification of these charismatic, largely nocturnal birds of prey. This book contains lavish and spectacular photography from dozens of the world's finest natural history photographers, covering all of the world's 250 species of owls; particular attention is given to subspecific differences, sexing and ageing. The photos are accompanied by concise text on the identification, habitat, food, distribution and voice of these birds, along with accurate range maps. The definitive work on owl identification, no birder's bookshelf should be without it!

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