Peterson Reference Guide to Owls of North America and the Caribbean (Peterson Reference Guides)
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| Rating | : | 4.76 (748 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0547840039 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 352 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-04-17 |
| Language | : | English |
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Denny Granstrand said The best I have seen. An incredible book on owls. The best I have seen. Great text and photo! Marvelous!. Excellent photos Michael A. Hurd Excellent photos and information.. Tree sparrow said An owl-lover's "wish list" book top-notch photos, detailed info on each species. I received this book as a gift and am truly excited to have it. Just from what I've seen so far, I know I'll enjoy it every bit as much as a mammal one I have from the Peterson series (which is one of my all-time favorite natural history books), and I always love Weidensaul's writing. The photos are top-notch beautiful, super clear, and revealing behavioral aspects of each species, adding to the pleasure of lingering over each one. The
Whether viewed as symbols of wisdom or bad omens, these unusual birds have had a hold on human imagination for millennia. Heard more often than seen, many owls are best identified by vocalizations; this is the only owl guide to include access to a collection of recordings covering typical calls for all species. It is also the only North American owl book to include the Caribbean, covering 39 species of owls, including many little-known tropical forms. It is heavily illustrated with hundreds of color photos, and includes the most accurate color range maps ever presented, showing breeding and wintering areas.. Owls are perhaps the most intriguing of all birds — instantly recognizable and endlessly fascinating. F
This comprehensive work covering all the owls of North America, including Mexico and the Caribbean, is the newest addition to the trusted Peterson Reference Guide series. Owls are perhaps the most intriguing of all birds — instantly recognizable and endlessly fascinating. It is also the only North American owl book to include the Caribbean, covering 39 species of owls, including many little-known tropical species. With detailed information about identification, calls, habitat, nesting, and behavior, this Reference Guide has the most up-to-date information about natural history, biology, ecology, migration, and conservation status. Whether viewed as symbols of wisdom or bad omens, these unusual birds have had a hold on human imagination for millennia. Heard more often than seen, many owls are best identified by vocalizations; this is the only owl guide to include access to a collection of recordings. It is heavily illustrated with hundreds of color photos, and includes the most accurate color range maps ever presented, showing breeding, wintering, and migration routes. This is a definitive work, useful for serious birders and ornithologists but accessible for the non-expert.