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OverviewThe first-ever monograph of a beautiful and and captivating nocturnal hunter. This is a book about the Tawny Owl and the main habitat in which it lives, the broad-leaved deciduous woodlands and forests of central Eurasia. This fine bird - night-time screecher, scourge of voles and perpetual inhabitant of folklore - occurs in resident populations from southern Scandinavia down to North Africa and Iran in the south and from Portugal to Central Asia, with very closely related species occurring all the way to southern China. It is without doubt the most common owl species in Europe, but it remains mysterious; despite being the best-studied European owl, there remains much to learn about its ecology and behaviour. A classic Poyser monograph, The Tawny Owl includes introductory sections on evolution and taxonomy - including the fascinating possibility that the British population is well on its way to full species status followed by chapters on territoriality, sensory ecology, voice, diurnal activity, hunting behaviour and diet, nesting, chick development, population demographics, conservation and folklore. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Mr Jeff MartinPublisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Imprint: T & AD Poyser ISBN: 9781472943569ISBN 10: 1472943562 Pages: 304 Publication Date: 29 September 2022 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational , Professional & Vocational Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: To order  Stock availability from the supplier is unknown. We will order it for you and ship this item to you once it is received by us. Table of ContentsPreface and acknowledgements 1. Introduction and influences 2. Origins 3. Classification and physiology 4. Status and distributions 5. Behavioural traits 6. Territory and species relationships 7. The senses 8. Flight, plumage and moult 9. Feeding ecology 10. Nesting, fledging and dispersal 11. Factors influencing numbers 12. Conservation 13. Folklore, superstitions and culture 14. An island race? Appendix 1. Scientific names of species mentioned in the text Appendix 2. Selected examples of prey diversity Appendix 3. Habitat and food preferences of the main small mammal prey Appendix 4. Location map of UK Bird Observatories References IndexReviewsThis book is packed with useful information. * Birdwatching * This book is packed with useful information. * Birdwatching * The Tawny Owl is a worthy addition to the other owl monographs published by Poyser ... a monograph that will stand the test of time and grace anyone's bookshelves. * International Owl Society Review * Jeff Martin has a real passion not just for his subject, but for trying to make a difference for his subject, and I believe he achieves that with this book. So grab yourself a copy, as this is a must-purchase for anyone with a passing interest in owls and wildlife conservation. -- Chris Sperring * Ibis * Author InformationJeff Martin has studied owls for more than 40 years, mainly in Britain, with a particular focus on Tawny and Barn Owls and their ecology. His previous book was Barn Owls in Britain (Whittet Books, 2012). Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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