02113cam a2200373 i 4500 518148352 TxAuBib 20210101120000.0 140626s2014||||||||||||||||||||||||eng|u 2014395133 9781770852747 bound 1770852743 bound (OCoLC)861535336 NLC eng NLC rda OCLCO YDXCP NDD OSU ZS3 VP@ DLC TxAuBib rda Mikkola, Heimo. Owls of the world : a photographic guide / Heimo Mikkola. Second edition. Buffalo, New York : Firefly Books, 2014. 528 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 24 cm. txt rdacontent n rdamedia nc rdacarrier sti rdacontent rdamedia rdacarrier Includes bibliographical references and index. What makes an owl? -- The nature of owls -- Evolution of owls -- Distribution and biogeography -- Taxonomy and DNA-sequencing -- Owls and humans -- Conservation -- Extinct owls -- 'Owlaholics' -- Owl associations and global research organisations -- Species accounts -- The species accounts -- Tytonidae : Barn, grass, and bay owls -- Strigidae : True owls. Owls of the World is the ultimate photographic resource dedicated to the identification of these charismatic birds of prey. Dozens of the world's finest photographers have contributed 750 spectacular photographs covering all of the world's 268 species of owls. The photos are accompanied by detailed text describing identification codes; population status; food; accurate range maps; habitat; voice; distribution; and similar species. For photographers, birders, naturalists, researchers and any fan of these birds, Owls of the World is the definitive work on species identification. 20210101. Owls. Owls. Identification. Owls. Pictorial works. Owls. Geographical distribution.