Field Guide to Owls of California and the West: Volume 93

Most owls are almost perfectly adapted to life in the dark. Their vaguely humanoid faces reflect the...
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Author: Hans J. Peeters
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Field Guide to Owls of California and the West: Volume 93 by Peeters, Hans J.

Field Guide to Owls of California and the West: Volume 93

€47,63

Field Guide to Owls of California and the West: Volume 93

€47,63
Author: Hans J. Peeters
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Most owls are almost perfectly adapted to life in the dark. Their vaguely humanoid faces reflect the spectacular evolution of their hearing and vision, which has made flight, romance, and predation possible in the near absence of light. This accessible guide, full of intriguing anecdotes, covers all 19 species of owls occurring in North America. More than an identification guide, Field Guide to Owls of California and the West describes the biology and behavior of owls to make finding and identifying them easier and watching them more enjoyable. The guide also explores the conservation challenges that owls face and tells how owls provide insights to scientists working in fields from technology to health.

* Color plates illustrate each species

* Range maps show the western distribution of North America's owls, 14 of which occur in California

* Offers tips for finding and watching owls

* Gives information on how to design, place, and maintain nest boxes

* Describes human attitudes toward owls through history, including in Native American cultures of the West


Author: Hans J. Peeters
Publisher: University of California Press
Published: 10/09/2007
Pages: 346
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.23lbs
Size: 7.20h x 4.50w x 1.00d
ISBN: 9780520252806


Review Citation(s):
Library Journal Supplements 11/15/2007 pg. 46

About the Author
Hans Peeters, Professor of Biology, Zoology, and Ecology emeritus at Chabot College, is coauthor, with Pam Peeters, of Raptors of California (UC Press), with E.W. Jameson, Jr., of Mammals of California (UC Press) and author of American Hawking. His illustrations have appeared in many bird guides including The American Bird Conservancy's All the Birds of North America, Book of North American Birds, and Birds of South Asia. An award-winning painter, two of his depictions of Golden Eagles have appeared on Mexican stamps.

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