Owls of the World A Photographic Guide: Third Edition

(Hardback, 3rd edition)

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Having trouble separating your screech from your scops owls, Tawny Owl from Tengmalm's, or Spotted from Collared or Jungle Owlets Then this is the book for you.

Owls of the World is the ultimate photographic resource dedicated to the identification of these charismatic, largely nocturnal birds of prey. This book contains lavish and spectacular photography from dozens of the world's finest natural history photographers, covering all of the world's 255 species of owls; particular attention is given to subspecific differences, sexing and ageing. The photos are accompanied by concise text on the identification, habitat, food, distribution and voice of these birds, along with accurate range maps.

Ten years on from the previous edition, much has changed in terms of taxonomy, and this is fully reflected in a completely updated text, improvements in the maps, and a fresh and improved series of photos (including some species that had never been photographed in the wild previously), giving this book an unparalleled level of coverage as well, of course, as being a work of great beauty in its own right.

Heimo Mikkola's magnificent work is the definitive work on owl identification no birder's bookshelf should be without it.

Reviews

Stunning a fitting tribute to this diverse group * British Birds *
This is a superb photographic guide, and I would recommend that any serious ornithologist should have this on their shelf. * Scottish Birds *
The definitive word on owl identification. * BBC Wildlife *
A marvellous resource for the world's owls that would undeniably look great on any birder's bookshelf. * birdguides.com *

Author Bio

Heimo Mikkola is the world's best-known owl expert. Originally from Finland, Mikkola has travelled the world, visiting 137 countries over the course of his 60-year research career in search of nocturnal birds. He has published more than 250 papers on owls and raptors, with his books including Owls of Europe (Poyser) and two previous editions of this book, the second of which was published by Helm in 2013.