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OverviewFor centuries, owls have held an extraordinary fascination for people. Since Roman times, they have both been persecuted as harbingers of death and treasured as the embodiment of good fortune. Even today they are shot and trapped for sport or killed for the supposed curative powers of their eyes and feathers. It is a testament to the owl's great intelligence and toughness that it has survived human contact at all. Today, 19 species of owls can be found in North America and this magnificent book is a celebration of their survival. R.D. Lawrence's engaging text, complemented with dozens of stunning color images by America's top wildlife photographers, explains how owls hunt, what they feed on, how they see in the dark and much more. Each chapter focuses on a different species, from the majestic great horned owl and the rare ferruginous pygmy owl to the strange looking barn owl. These individual portraits include each bird's vital statistics, along with range maps, information on their typical nesting and breeding patterns and detailed descriptions of their relationships with their family and environment. Lastly, owl-watching tips will inform every bird watcher. Full Product DetailsAuthor: R D LawrencePublisher: Firefly Books Imprint: Firefly Books Dimensions: Width: 20.30cm , Height: 1.20cm , Length: 25.40cm Weight: 0.562kg ISBN: 9781552095881ISBN 10: 1552095886 Pages: 176 Publication Date: 03 March 2001 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Temporarily unavailable The supplier advises that this item is temporarily unavailable. It will be ordered for you and placed on backorder. Once it does come back in stock, we will ship it out to you. Table of ContentsReviewsIntimate portraits with beautiful color photographs ... A great addition to any family or amateur natural history library. Author InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |