num_pages: 256
description: Discover the fascinating and mysterious world of owls with this stunning full-color encyclopedic visual guide that explores all 225 known species packed with maps photographs illustrations informative scientific details and a bonus 35 x 12 accordion poster illustrated with the true-to-size wing span of the largest owl overlayed with the wing span of the smallest owl and several owls in-between. Humans have long been fascinated by owls. From prehistoric cave paintings to popular modern childrens stories these magnificent predators have been seen as harbingers of good fortune and impending disaster as icons of fear and wisdom and as the powerful sidekicks of magic-makers including the beloved Harry Potter. Scientists have faced tremendous challenges trying to document the lives of these solitary nocturnal and highly elusive creatures. New species are still being discovered as are new insights into the habits of even the most familiar varieties. Visually spectacular and authoritative Owls includes full descriptions and maps of key viewing locations for all 225 owl species in the world and is illustrated with drawings and stunning full-color images from some of the leading wildlife photographers from around the world which capture these birds breathtaking beauty and power. The book also features a special section on the art of hidinga highly honed skill set of the owl. Throughout Marianne Taylor provides a wealth of detail on each type of birds hunting and breeding behavior habitat and conservation. Inside are dozens of fun facts such as: Lavishly illustrated and educational this breathtaking volume is essential for readers interested in natural science devout birders professional ornithologists and all owl lovers.
language: English
title: Owls: A Guide to Every Species in the World
publisher: Harper Design