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Owls of the World: Their Lives, Behavior and Survival (2016)

by James R. Duncan

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In this beautiful book, James Duncan explores the behavior and lifecycle of the elusive owl, including courtship, nesting, and the unique adaptations for nocturnal life and predation that make this group of birds such stealthy hunters. Showcasing stunning full-color photographs from around the world, this book touches on a diverse array of the world's 200+ owl species, from the beautiful and highly recognizable Snowy Owl, which thrives on the freezing Arctic tundra, to the secretive and rare Forest Owlet, which haunts the mangroves of India. Duncan, who has banded more than 2,500 owls during the course of his research, explains why owls' particular physiology--from their ability to rotate their heads 270 degrees in either direction to their soft feathers, camouflaged plumage, and unique vocalizations--have helped them thrive. A chapter covers each owl family, including huge Eagle-Owls, diminutive Pygmy Owls, familiar Barn Owls, and unusual fishing and burrowing owls. Closing chapters look at relationships between owls and humans by exploring such issues as banding and falconry, threats to owls from human factors, and attendant conservation issues. An entertaining compendium of owls that depicts the birds' secret lives with both accuracy and grace, Owls of the World will appeal to birdwatchers, nature lovers, and dedicated owl aficionados alike.… (more)
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Have not read it completely but seems thorough and well done.
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This book is dedicated to the memory of my father, Captain James Wilson Duncan, who passed away in 2015. As a professional pilot for over 35 years he spent countless hours flying at night around the world, thousands of metres above countless owls also winging their way through the darkness. He showed me by example that good things happen when we pursue the thing we love, and he was thrilled by my love of owls and the natural world.
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Introduction: We share the planet with a bewildering variety of species.
Chapter 1: Among the birds which bear a superficial resemblance to owls are the frogmouths, potoos, nightjars, owlet-nightjars, and the Oilbird (family Steatornithidae).
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In this beautiful book, James Duncan explores the behavior and lifecycle of the elusive owl, including courtship, nesting, and the unique adaptations for nocturnal life and predation that make this group of birds such stealthy hunters. Showcasing stunning full-color photographs from around the world, this book touches on a diverse array of the world's 200+ owl species, from the beautiful and highly recognizable Snowy Owl, which thrives on the freezing Arctic tundra, to the secretive and rare Forest Owlet, which haunts the mangroves of India. Duncan, who has banded more than 2,500 owls during the course of his research, explains why owls' particular physiology--from their ability to rotate their heads 270 degrees in either direction to their soft feathers, camouflaged plumage, and unique vocalizations--have helped them thrive. A chapter covers each owl family, including huge Eagle-Owls, diminutive Pygmy Owls, familiar Barn Owls, and unusual fishing and burrowing owls. Closing chapters look at relationships between owls and humans by exploring such issues as banding and falconry, threats to owls from human factors, and attendant conservation issues. An entertaining compendium of owls that depicts the birds' secret lives with both accuracy and grace, Owls of the World will appeal to birdwatchers, nature lovers, and dedicated owl aficionados alike.

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