The little owl
Subtitle: conservation, ecology and behavior of Athene noctua
By: Dries van Nieuwenhuyse, Jean-Claude Génot, David H. Johnson.
Contributors: Génot, Jean-Claude.; Johnson, David H.
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 2008
Place of publication: Cambridge; New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 574
ISBN-13: 9780521886789
Subjects: Little owl -- Conservation; Little owl -- Ecology; Little owl -- Behavior
Description: "Understanding of the basic biology of owls is poor compared to that of other bird species. The Little Owl, Athene noctua, has become one of the best models for biological and conservation research, due to its commonness and the fact that it occupies nest-boxes very easily. In this unique book the authors synthesise the substantial literature, and detail current information regarding the Little Owl. They discuss its wide-ranging ecology, genetics and subspecies and population status by country. In addition, they outline a strategy and monitoring program for its conservation. The book features an outstanding bibliography of literature on the Little Owl, listing publications dated from 1769 to the present day, in many languages, including Russian, English, French, Dutch, German, Spanish and Italian. Whilst being an invaluable resource for academic researchers, its straightforward style holds undoubted appeal for amateurs and enthusiasts."--Jacket.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references.