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Owls Of The World

This page lists books about owls of the world or books that include sections about those owls. The books are listed by publication date with the most recent at the top.


Owl pages

There are two other pages about owls on the site:

Owls of Great Britain

Owls in art, literature, folklore


Owls

There are over 200 species of owls in the world. These are divided in two families Strigidae, the typical owls, and Tytonidae, the barn owls.

 

Owls: A Guide To Every Species

Marianne Taylor

Ivy Press

2017

"This charming and informative book brings together full descriptions and distribution maps for all 225 owl species in the world, including the most recently discovered, and includes details on hunting and breeding behaviour, habitat and conservation. With stunning colour photographs of even the shyest and most elusive owl species, provided by leading wildlife photographers from around the world, this is a must for any bird enthusiast.

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Neotropical Owls: Diversity and Conservation

Editor: Paula L. Enriquez

Springer Verlag

2017

(Originally published in Spanish by ECOSUR)

"This book presents a comprehensive biological and ecological information about owls in the neotropic area. In addition the book covers topics such as threats and conservation strategies for these nocturnal birds of prey from 18 Neotropical countries. Owls are a good example of diversification processes and have developed evolutionary characteristics themselves. These species are found almost everywhere in the world but most of them are distributed in tropical areas and about a third of them live in the Neotropics. This biogeographic region has a high biodiversity and even share lineages of species from other continents because at some point all were part of Pangea. Although we still have much to know and understand about this diverse, scarcely studied and threatened group this work aims to be a precedent for future and further research on the subject.

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Feathers of European Owls: Insights into Species Ecology and Identification

Marian Cieslak

Oriolus Forläg

2017

"Feathers of European Owls fills many gaps in current knowledge of owl feathers. The author not only describes the identification of feathers of the European owl species, but also presents relationships between feather morphology and the behaviour and ecology of this group of birds. These findings are largely based on the Author's original research, and his extensive collection of feathers.

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The Enigma of the Owl: An Illustrated Natural History

Mike Unwin

Photographs: David Tipling

Yale University Press

2017

"This lavishly illustrated book celebrates owls from every corner of the world and offers abundant details on fifty-three of the most striking and interesting species, from the tiny Elf Owl of southwestern American deserts to the formidable Blakiston s Fish Owl, the largest of all owls. Mike Unwin has long studied and admired these remarkable birds from cold northern forests to tropical rivers and beyond. He explains how owls evolved into the supreme feathered predators of the night, and he examines their breeding and hunting behaviors, unusual calls, and the cultural myths and superstitions that surround different species. More than two hundred dramatic color photographs in the wild, taken or selected by David Tipling, capture the wondrous beauty of each owl and the drama of life in its own home region."

This book was originally published as A Parliament Of Owls in Europe in 2016.

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Owls Of North America

Karl T. Karlson

Quick Reference Publishing

2017

A 12 page foldout guide that covers the 19 species of owls found in North America. Includes photos and a short caption for each species. 9 species of nighthawks and nightjars are also included.

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A Parliament of Owls

Mike Unwin

Photographs: David Tipling

William Collins (Harper Collins)

2016

"Unwin, who has watched and admired owls all over the world, captures the essence of each species, while explaining the unique natural history that has made these silent assassins the most effective feathered predators of darkness. He describes a fascinating range of breeding and hunting behaviour, the unusual calls that have given rise to so much superstition, and the cultural impact of owls around the world. The stunning range of photographs, taken and compiled by David Tipling, captures the beauty of each species and the drama of the landscapes they inhabit. At once an investigation and a celebration, A Parliament of Owls looks at over fifty species of these infinitely fascinating birds, from the Snowy Owl hunting lemmings in the Arctic tundra to the rodent-eating Burrowing Owl of the dusty hollows beneath the South American pampas."

Published in 2017 in the US by Yale University Press as The Enigma of the Owl: An Illustrated Natural History.

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The Hidden Lives of Owls: The Science and Spirit of Nature's Most Elusive Birds

Leigh Calvez

Sasquatch Books

2016

"Embark on an adventure into the world of owls, owl-watching, avian and the deep forest. Leigh Calvez pursues nine different owl species including the great horned, spotted and snowy. Calvez makes the science entertaining and accessible through the stories of the people who are obsessed with these birds and her own avian adventures in the field. The author entertainingly explores the questions about the human-animal connection, owl obsession, habitat, owl calls, social behaviour and mythology.

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Owls of the World

James Duncan

New Holland

2016

"Packed with beautiful illustrations, it explores owl behaviour and lifecycle, including hunting, courtship, breeding and special adaptations for nocturnal life. There is a chapter on each owl family, from the huge eagle owls to the diminutive pygmy owls and owlets. Author Jim Duncan has studied owls for more than two decades and has banded more than 2,500 owls as part of his research.

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Owl: A Year in the Life of North American Owls

Paul Bannick

Mountaineers Books

2016

"In Owl, award-winning photographer Paul Bannick uses his intimate yet dramatic images to follow North American owls through the course of one year and in their distinct habitats. Readers follow along at the nest as each stage in an owl’s life is chronicled: courtship, mating, and nesting in spring; fledging and feeding of young in summer; dispersal and gaining independence in fall; and, finally, winter’s migrations and competitions for food. For owls, every day brings a new challenge to survive, and this book shows readers how owls use the unique resources available to them in their habitat to face those challenges. All 19 species found in Canada and the United States are featured in photos and narrative throughout the book, with a special focus on the Northern Pygmy-Owl, Great Gray Owl, Burrowing Owl and Snowy Owl.

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Peterson Reference Guide to Owls of North America and the Caribbean

Scott Weidensaul

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

2015

"Owls are perhaps the most intriguing of all birds instantly recognizable and endlessly fascinating. Whether viewed as symbols of wisdom or bad omens, these unusual birds have had a hold on human imagination for millennia.Heard more often than seen, many owls are best identified by vocalizations; this is the only owl guide to include access to a collection of recordings. It is also the only North American owl book to include the Caribbean, covering 39 species of owls, including many little-known tropical species.With detailed information about identification, calls, habitat, nesting, and behavior, this Reference Guide has the most up-to-date information about natural history, biology, ecology, migration, and conservation status. It is heavily illustrated with hundreds of color photos, and includes the most accurate color range maps ever presented, showing breeding, wintering, and migration routes.This is a definitive work, useful for serious birders and ornithologists but accessible for the non-expert."

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The Great Horned Owl: An In-depth Study

Scott Rashid

Schiffer

2015

"The Great Horned Owl is the largest owl found throughout most of North America. Adult owls are between eighteen to 24 inches from head to tail and can have a wing span of more than four feet. Their long ear tufts and cryptic coloration enables them to remain well hidden during the day, often out of sight of sharp-eyed diurnal raptors and eagle-eyed birders. Through more than 130 photographs and illustrations, take an in-depth look into the life of this very impressive and formidable bird. Explore the owls’ food habits, nesting sites, how they raise their young, and the rehabilitation of injured owls. The one-of-a-kind photographs and comprehensive descriptions make this a must-have treasure to be enjoyed by all ages. It is sure to become the go-to reference on the Great Horned Owl."

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Journey with the Owls

David C. Evers and Kate M.Taylor

Willow Creek Press

2015

"There are 19 species of owls in North America. On this Journey with the Owl, David Evers and Kate Taylor provide insightful and engaging information about North American owls along with stunning photography of these mysterious and elusive birds. Additionally, owls can be seen and heard on the companion DVD included with this book."

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Undiscovered Owls: A Sound Approach Guide

Magnus Robb, and The Sound Approach

The Sound Approach

2015

"Explore the twilight world of owls that you can hear in your garden, the park or woods with this lyrical investigation into their sounds. Listen to previously unpublished digital stereo recordings of the owls of Europe, North Africa and the Middle East, illustrated with annotated sonagrams. Enjoy paintings and photographs, often of the individuals recorded. Learn how to research into evolution, behaviour and sounds invite us to recognise a dozen new owl species. Share the thrill of closing in on a huge fish owl found only a handful of times before, the rarest owl in our region. Travel to rugged desert mountains, where the authors chanced upon a previously undiscovered owl, the first new Arabian bird species for nearly 80 years. Learn to listen like an owl and maybe you could find the next one."

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The House of Owls

Tony Angell

Yale University Press

2015

"For a quarter century, Tony Angell and his family shared the remarkable experience of closely observing pairs of western screech owls that occupied a nesting box outside their forest home. The journals the author recorded his observations in, and the captivating drawings he created, form the heart of this compelling book-a personal account of an artist-naturalist's life with owls. Angell's extensive illustrations show owls engaged in what owls do-hunting, courting, raising families, and exercising their inquisitive natures-and reveal his immeasurable respect for their secret lives and daunting challenges. Angell discusses the unique characteristics that distinguish owls from other bird species and provides a fascinating overview of the impact owls have had on human culture and thought. He also offers detailed scientific descriptions of the nineteen species of owls found in North America, as well as their close relatives elsewhere. Always emphasizing the interaction of humans and owls, the author affirms by his own example the power of these birds both to beguile and to inspire."

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In the Dark of the Night: A Journey in the Secret Life of the Eagle Owl

Vincenzo Penteriani and Maria del Mar Delgado

AuthorHouse

2014

"Vincenzo Penteriani and María del Mar Delgado are both researchers working in animal ecology and behaviour. At present, Vincenzo is a permanent researcher at the Estación Biológica de Doñana, a research centre of the Spanish Council for Scientific Research (CSIC) and María del Mar is a researcher in the Metapopulation Research Group at the University of Helsinki (Finland). They started their research on eagle owls in the '80s. To date, they have worked on this species in several European countries including Italy, France, Spain and Finland. Their eagle owl research projects are regularly funded by the Spanish Ministry of Economy and Competitiveness, the Excellence Projects of the Junta de Andalusia, the Finnish Academy, as well as several National and Regional Parks in Italy and France."

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The Complete Book of North American Owls

James Duncan

Thunder Bay Press

2013

"The Complete Book of North American Owls offers a rare, up-close look at one of the world's most intriguing birds. From the silent, lethal swoop of a great horned owl as it swerves between northern pines to make a kill, to the pert bobbing of a pygmy owl as it focuses on an intruder, the habits of each species are vividly described. Each species has its own extensive introduction that explains its hunting techniques, courtship rituals, nesting habits, territorial calls, and specialized traits. Six pages of stunning full-color images devoted to each owl capture the elusive bird in its various forms from juvenile to adult, male/female, and also in flight. The Complete Book of North American Owls celebrates these dramatic and stealthy nocturnal hunters and showcases twenty owl species in extensive detail."

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Beautiful Owls: Portraits of Arresting Species from Around the World

Marianne Taylor

Photographs: Andrew Perris

Ivy Press

2013

"From Minervas sacred companion to the intellectual leader of 100 Acre Wood in Winnie the Pooh, these most mysterious members of the kingdom of birds have long been revered as feathery embodiments of wisdom and vigilance, as well as admired for their breathtaking beauty. With 40 gorgeous portraits, Beautiful Owls takes the best of the strigiform family, offering up such stunning examples as the Abyssinian Eagle, the Sunda Scops, and the adorable Pygmy Burrowing Owl, every one shown in stunning high-definition detail."

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Owls

David Tipling & Jari Peltomäki

Evans Mitchell Books

2013

"Owls command attention, the quintessential emblem of darkness, they evoke strong cultural responses, making their mysterious lives fascinating to us. Northern Europe's 12 species range from the huge Great Grey, with a round head as big as a small child's to the tiny Pygmy Owl that possesses a strength and ferocity out of all proportion to its size. For two of the worlds finest bird photographers, Jari Peltomaki and David Tipling photographing and learning about owl behaviour has become a passion. This book explores the fascinating lives of our owls, accompanied by riveting diary accounts from the authors adventures photographing in Europe's wildest places. Encounters with owls are often fleeting, the hoot of a Tawny Owl emanating from a churchyard or the white ghost-like flash of a Barn Owl momentarily caught the headlights. This book reveals these secret lives in spectacular pictures, many published here for the first time. their natural habitats. If we aren't careful, they may not be there for much longer, and each volume is also a plea for protection, backed by leading campaigners. Wildlife Monographs, a series of fabulous, full-colour books led by stunning photographic images with fresh, informative and vivid new text charting our favourite wild animals on their home terrain."

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Owls of the World: A Photographic Guide

Heimo Mikkola

Christopher Helm

Second edition

2013

"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 268 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. In this second edition, recent changes to owl taxonomy are incorporated with full descriptions (and images) of a number of new species, plus a several new photographs to improve this book's amazing photographic coverage still further."

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The Snowy Owl

Eugene Potapov & Richard Sale

Poyser

2013

"The Snowy Owl - possibly the world's sexiest bird - needs little introduction. This massive white owl breeds throughout the Arctic, wherever there are voles or lemmings to hunt, from Scandinavia through northern Russia to Canada and Greenland. Southerly movements in winter see North American birds travel as far south as the northern United States, while infrequent vagrants on the Shetlands and other northern isles are a magnet for birders. The Snowy Owl gives this popular bird the full Poyser treatment, with sections on morphology, distribution, palaeontology and evolution, habitat, breeding, diet, population dynamics, movements, interspecific relationships and conservation, supported by some fabulous photography. A major strength is the availability to the authors of Russian literature, which is generally out of reach for Western scientists."

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Status Assessment and Conservation Plan for the Western Burrowing Owl in the United States

Biological Technical Publication

US Fish & Wildlife Service

2013

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The Great Owls Field Guide: North American Owls

William S. Woodford, Sharon J. Woodford

Precious Child

2013

"In The Great Owls Field Guide these mysterious raptors are brought into clarity. Each of the nineteen North American owls is reviewed in depth. Also included is the Eurasian Eagle Owl, the largest owl in the world at 9.25 lbs and the Elf Owl the smallest owl, weighing in at 1.2 oz. Each owl is a formidable predator and their stories are told here."

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Owls

Marianne Taylor

A & C Black

2012

"Owls is divided into two parts, the first giving a general overview of owls and their lives, with chapters on senses and intelligence, hunting and diet, habitat, courtship and breeding, migration, conservation and the relationship between owls and people. The second part presents detailed accounts of all the owl species found in the northern hemisphere. Spectacular photographs throughout give extra insight into their lives."

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The Boreal Owl: Ecology, Behaviour and Conservation of a Forest-Dwelling Predator

Erkki Korpimäki & Harri Hakkarainen

Cambridge University Press

2012

"Synthesising the results of unique long-term studies of boreal owls, The Boreal Owl: Ecology, Behaviour and Conservation of a Forest-Dwelling Predator explores hunting modes, habitats and foods, prey interactions, mating and parental care, reproduction, dispersal, survival and mortality, population regulation and conservation in boreal forests. Providing a detailed introduction to the species, the authors study the complex interactions of boreal owls with their prey species. They examine the inter-sexual tug-of-war over parental care, and the behavioural and demographic adaptations to environmental conditions that predictably and markedly fluctuate both seasonally and multi-annually. They also question whether boreal owls are able to time their reproductive effort to maximise lifetime reproductive success. Discussing the effect of modern forestry practices on owl populations, The Boreal Owl: Ecology, Behaviour and Conservation of a Forest-Dwelling Predator also examines how boreal owls could be managed to sustain viable populations."

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Owls of the World: A Photographic Guide

Heimo Mikkola

Christopher Helm

2012

"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 250 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."

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Hawks and Owls of Eastern North America

Chris G. Earley

Firefly Books

2012

"With their legendary nocturnal behavior, a preference for remote habitats, changing migratory patterns, and swift flight speeds, birds of prey are particularly difficult to identify and track. "Hawks and Owls of Eastern North America" depicts the subtle differences and rich diversity among these magnificent birds. Precise identification notes and more than 200 crisp, clean photographs aid in quick and accurate classifications of a variety of raptors. The book profiles 39 species among the New World vultures, osprey, kites, eagles, hawks and allies, falcons, owls and vagrants."

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Neotropical Birds of Prey: Biology and Ecology of a Forest Raptor Community

Editor: David F. Whitacre

Cornell University Press

2012

"The Peregrine Fund conducted a significant eight-year-long research program on the raptor species, including owls, in Tikal National Park in Guatemala to learn more about Neotropical birds of prey. Impressive and unprecedented in scale, this pioneering research also involved the development of new methods for detecting, enumerating, and studying these magnificent but often elusive birds in their forest home. Beautifully illustrated with photographs of previously little-known species, the resulting book is the most important single source for information on the lowland tropical forest raptor species found in Central America. Neotropical Birds of Prey covers twenty specific species in depth, including the ornate hawk-eagle, the barred forest-falcon, the bat falcon, and the Mexican wood owl, offering thorough synopses of all current knowledge regarding breeding biology and behavior, diet, habitat use, and spatial needs. Contributors to this landmark work also show how the populations fit together as a community with overlapping habitat and prey needs that can put them in competition with reptiles and mammalian carnivores as well, yet differ from one another in their nesting or feeding behaviors and population dynamics."

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Nocturnal Birds of Southern Africa

John Carlyon

Photographs: John Carlyon and Penny Meakin

2012

"Nocturnal Birds of Southern Africa brings the largely unseen world of night birds to the reader in the pages of this authoritative photographic guide, the first to cover the full spectrum of these attractive but elusive creatures in the region in detail. The 300-plus pages of this attractive and colourful hardcover book are richly illustrated with nearly 400 high-quality photographs and illustrations, most of which have not previously been published. Photography is by John Carlyon and Penny Meakin, with additional photography by several leading bird photographers. This expansive portfolio of images covers all important aspects of typical adults, nests, eggs or nestlings, juveniles and habitats for each species discussed. Text is informative and clearly written, unencumbered with technical jargon or data. Introductory chapters discuss this group of birds in general terms in the southern African context. The species accounts, covering owls, nightjars, the Bat Hawk, night herons, thick-knees and coursers as well as partially nocturnal birds in the southern African subregion, summarise current knowledge of these birds in an easily readable style."

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Australian High Country Owls

Jerry Olsen

CSIRO

2011

"Australian High Country Owls provides the latest scientific information on Australian owl species, especially Ninox owls. It details studies of Southern Boobooks and Powerful Owls, visits to North America and Europe to learn about owl research, and the resulting publications that overturned some existing beliefs about Australian owls. Ultimately, this led to the discovery of a new owl species in Indonesia, the Little Sumba Hawk-Owl. Appendices cover the biology, conservation and rehabilitation of Australian owls, including: field recognition, subspecies taxonomy, habitat, behaviour, food, range, migration, breeding, voice and calls, status and myths, questions about each species, and techniques for caring for injured and orphaned owls. The book includes numerous photographs of different owl species, and will be a handy reference for bird researchers and amateur bird watchers alike."

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Population Demography of Northern Spotted Owls

Editors: Eric D Forsman

Studies In Avian Biology 40

Cooper Ornithological Society

2011

"The Northern Spotted Owl, a threatened species that occurs in coniferous forests in the western United States, has become a well-known environmental symbol. But how is the owl actually faring? This book contains the results of a long-term effort by a large group of leading researchers to document population trends of the Northern Spotted Owl. The study was conducted on 11 areas in the Pacific Northwest from 1985 to 2008, and its objectives were both to evaluate population trends and to assess relationships between reproductive rates and recruitment of owls and covariates such as weather, habitat, and the invasion of a closely related species, the Barred Owl. Among other findings, the study shows that fecundity was declining in five populations, stable in three, and increasing in three areas. Annual apparent survival rates of adults were declining in 10 out of 11 areas. This broad, synthetic work provides the most complete and up-to-date picture of the population status of this inconspicuous forest owl, which is at the center of the complex and often volatile debate regarding the management of forest lands in the western United States."

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Twelve Owls

Laura Erickson

Artwork: Betsy Bowen

University of Minnesota Press

2011

"The owls of Minnesota have found the perfect spokeswoman in this book, which is as charming as it is informative. Written with wit and a remarkable command of bird lore by Laura Erickson, well known to public radio listeners and birdwatchers everywhere, Twelve Owls also features enchanting pictures, from the long view to up-close detail, by award-winning artist Betsy Bowen. Who cooks for you? .... The telling detail, the natural drama, the identifying features, and the environmental story all unfold in Erickson's engaging account of what to look for, where to look, and what these much-mythologized but very real denizens of the bird kingdom might be doing in the state of Minnesota."

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Exploring the World of Owls

Tracy C. Read

Firefly

2011

"The haunting sound of its distant hoot may be as close as many of us ever get to an owl. But there are roughly 200 owl species worldwide. These birds of prey display noticeable differences in size and markings, but they also share many physical traits and living skills. How do owls capture prey and defend themselves? How are their wings designed for silent, gliding flight? How do owls conceal themselves from predators?."

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A Delight of Owls: African Owls Observed

Peter Steyn

Jacana Publishers

2010

"Reprint of the original 1984 edition much sought after by strigiphile ornithologists. There have been some very minor revisions including name changes for some of the birds and place names, especially in Zimbabwe. Steyn has a very easy reading style and each owl gets its own historical narrative, in the process building some personal biography of the author as well as the biology of the birds. Steyn writes on the Barn Owl, African Grass-Owl, Marsh Owl, African Wood-Owl, Southern White-faced Scops-Owl and African Scops Owl, Pearl-spotted Owlet, African Barred Owlet, Spotted Eagle-Owl, Cape Eagle Owl, Verreux's Eagle- Owl (formerly known as the Giant Eagle Owl) and the rare Pel's Fishing Owl."

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Owl

Desmond Morris

Animal series

Reaktion Books

2009

216 pages, 91 colour illustrations, 32 other illustrations

"From ancient Babylon, to Edward Lear's The Owl and the Pussycat and the grandiloquent, absent-minded Wol from Winnie the Pooh, to David Lynch's Twin Peaks, owls have woven themselves into the fabric of human culture from earliest times. Beautiful, silent, pitiless predators of the night, possessing contradictory qualities of good and evil, they are enigmatic creatures that dwell throughout the world yet barely make their presence known. In his fascinating new book Owl bestselling author and broadcaster Desmond Morris explores the natural and cultural history of one of nature's most popular creatures. Morris describes the evolution, the many species, and the wide spread of owls around the world - excluding Antarctica, owls are found on every land mass, ranging in size from 28 centimeters (the Least Pygmy Owl) to more than 70 centimeters tall (the Eurasian Eagle Owl). As a result of their wide distribution, owls also occur in the folk-tales, myths and legends of many native peoples, and Morris explores all these, as well as the many examples of owls in art, film, literature and popular culture."

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The Owls of Australia: A Field Guide to Australian Night Birds

Stephen Debus

Illustrations: Jeff Davies

Photographs: David Hollands

Envirobook

2009

"This book summarises the features and biology of Australian nocturnal birds, which include some of the most impressive birds found in this region. The owls, and their look-alikes, the frogmouths, feature in this handy and fully illustrated book, which has been written for ordinary bird-lovers, naturalists, and ornithologists. The guide is particularly useful because of the difficulty of identifying some closely similar owl or frogmouth species. Volume 4 of the Handbook of Australian, New Zealand and Antarctic Birds, from which the text derives, in a rewritten form, was the first exhaustive review of Australian owls, and contains high-quality colour illustrations of all plumages, including birds in flight. Eight of the colour plates found in the Handbook are reproduced in The Owls of Australia. There are profiles of the biology and behaviour of each species."

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Small Mountain Owls

Scott Rashid

Schiffer

2009

"This fascinating and beautiful guide provides detailed information and over 160 striking photos and drawings of four species of small mountain owls found in America's Rocky Mountains, with special focus on the inhabitants of the Rocky Mountains National Park: the Flammulated Owl, Northern Pygmy-Owl, Northern Saw-whet Owl, and Boreal Owl."

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A Sound Like Water Dripping: In Search of the Boreal Owl

Soren Bondrup-Nielsen

Gaspereau Press

2009

"With enthusiasm and sincerity biologist Soren Bondrup-Nielsen recalls his experience as a graduate student in the 1970s researching the Boreal Owl in northern Ontario and Alberta. After receiving his B.Sc. in the spring of 1974, Bondrup-Nielsen travels by train to Kapuskasing to begin his study of this tiny, elusive species, cousin to the Tengmalm's Owl of Scandinavia."

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The Raptor Guide of Southern Africa

Ulrich Oberprieler and Burger Cillie

Sunbird Publishing

1st edition

2009

"All Southern African raptors are described, both diurnal and nocturnal species in a user-friendly system of 11 groups which are colour-coded and cross-referenced. This comprehensive text emphasises field recognition, behaviour, feeding methods, breeding and the origin of the name. It includes concise information that indicates measurements, distribution, habitat preference, food and status. It features English, Afrikaans, French, German, Portuguese and scientific names. There are distribution maps that indicate abundance and migratory patterns. It contains both old and new 'Roberts numbers' that are indicated, and features over 600 excellent colour photographs to indicate males, females, juveniles, other colour variations and flight patterns. It also includes colour illustrations of all flight patterns and sonograms to interpret the calls of owls. A comprehensive section on confusing birds is included. This is a must for every birdwatcher and raptorphile."

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Owls Of The World

Claus König, Friedhelm Weick

Helm Identification Guides

Christopher Helm

2008

"Owls are enduringly popular birds, but due to their nocturnal habits most species are difficult to see well. The plumages of many species are cryptic and difficult to separate by plumage alone. This problem is compounded by the different morphs that many adopt. This book fully describes every known species and subspecies of owl, as well as presenting the latest evidence on owl taxonomy, based on DNA work and vocalisations. Because voice is vital in owl identification, much emphasis is placed on it in the book and sonograms are provided for many species."

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Owls of North America

Frances Backhouse

Firefly Books

Hardback: 2008

Paperback: 2013

"Owls are almost everywhere. These distinctive birds populate every continent except Antarctica and survive in everything from arid desert to arctic tundra to dense rain forest. Frances Backhouse provides an in-depth yet lively study of these fascinating birds on the North American continent. Topics include anatomy and adaptations, mating behaviours, egg laying and chick rearing, feeding habits, communication displays and location. Superbly designed birds of prey, owls are equipped with highly effective tools for killing and dismembering their prey: strong feet with curved, stiletto-like talons and a sturdy hooked bill with razor-sharp cutting edges. What makes owls unique is that most of them hunt in darkness from dusk to dawn using their keen hearing, enhanced low-light vision and sound-muffling structures on their flight feathers. With detailed profiles of and range maps for all 23 species, along with 70 colour photographs illustrating key behavioural characteristics, Owls of North America is a solid reference for bird watchers, naturalists and general readers."

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Owls, Frogmouths and Nightjars of Australia

David Hollands

Bloomings Books

2008

"This is the most comprehensive book ever published on all seventeen Owls, Nightjars and Frogmouths of Australia. The author has spent over twenty years observing and photographing them to produce an intimate and evocative picture of the lives of these mysterious birds. The book is richly illustrated with over 200 of the author's photographs, taken in the wild and showing all aspects of the birds' lives."

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The Owl and the Woodpecker: Encounters With North America's Most Iconic Birds

Paul Bannick

Foreword: Tony Angell

Sound recordings: Martyn Stewart

Mountaineers Books

2008

"The Owl and the Woodpecker showcases a sense of these birds' natural rhythms, as well as the integral spirit of our wild places. Based on hundreds of hours in the field photographing these fascinating and wily birds, Bannick evokes all 41 North American species of owls and woodpeckers, across 11 key habitats. And by revealing the impact of two of our most iconic birds, Bannick has created a wholly unique approach to birding and conservation."

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The Eastern Screech Owl: Life History, Ecology, and Behavior in the Suburbs and Countryside

F.R. Gehlbach

Texas A&M University Press

2nd edition

2008

"Based on a twenty-five-year study, biologist Frederick R. Gehlbach tells the life story of the eastern screech owl, focusing on case studies of suburban and rural study plots in Central Texas. This is the first thorough study of major life-history, behavioral, and ecological features of the species. Indeed, it is the first concurrent, comparative study of an urban and a rural population of any New World animal. Told in a personal voice, the story of these birds will interest all who have not lost touch with their ancestral world. However, Gehlbach has also included quantitative data and analysis of interest to ecologists, wildlife biologists, and ornithologists."

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Owls of the United States and Canada: A Complete Guide to their Biology and Behavior

Wayne Lynch

Johns Hopkins University Press

2007

"In this gorgeous book, celebrated natural history writer and wildlife photographer Wayne Lynch reveals the secrets of this elusive species with stunning photographs, personal anecdotes, and accessible science. The photos alone are masterpieces. Unlike most published owl photos, which are portraits of birds in captivity, the majority of these were taken in the wild - a product of the author-photographer's incredible knowledge and patience. Lynch complements the photos with a wealth of facts about anatomy, habitat, diet, and family life. For each of the nineteen species that inhabit Canada and the United States, he provides a range map and a brief discussion of its distribution, population size, and status. Lynch debunks myths about owls' "supernatural" powers of sight and hearing, discusses courtship rituals, and offers personal tips for finding them in the wild. From the great horned to the tiny elf owl, this amazing volume captures the beauty and mystery of these charismatic birds of prey."

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Field Guide to Owls of California and the West

Hans Peeters

California Natural History Guides, Vol 93

University of California Press

2007

"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. It: includes color plates which illustrate each species; features range maps which 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; and, describes human attitudes toward owls through history, including in Native American cultures of the West."

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Spotted Owls: Shadows in an Old-Growth Forest

Jared Hobbs

Text: Richard Cannings

Greystone Books

2007

"Roosting on the branch of a Douglas-fir or gliding silently over the forest floor, the Spotted Owl is a forest bird, adapted to hunt, sleep, and nest in extensive stands of large old-growth trees.  As these ancient stands are increasingly lost to logging, the Spotted Owl population is declining precipitously in both Canada and the United States.  In this celebration of the Spotted Owl, the very rare photographs by wildlife photographer Jared Hobbs capture these nocturnal hunters in mid-flight with wings spread, peering out of hollow tree trunks, and tending to their young, among other activities.  The engaging and authoritative text describes the natural history of the owls and the threats to their survival.  This stunning book is a must for anyone who cares about the preservation of nature and the fate of the emblem of the old-growth forest."

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Proceedings of the California Burrowing Owl Symposium, November 2003

Editor: John H. Barclay, Kevin W. Hunting, Jeffrey L. Lincer, Janet Linthicum, And Thomas A. Roberts

Bird Populations Monographs No.1

The Institute for Bird Populations / Albion Environmental

2007

19 papers presented at the symposium in 2003 plus a bibliography on the Burrowing Owl in California.

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Owls (Strigiformes): Annotated and Illustrated Checklist

Friedhelm Weick

Springer-Verlag

2006

"The first systematic owl checklist for over 50 years to include subspecies and synonyms, "Owls (Strigiformes) - Annotated and Illustrated Checklist" provides information on the type locality, habitat and distribution of 220 owl species and 539 taxa, as well as the location of museum collections of skins and mounted specimens, and references to owl illustrations. For each species, detailed, hitherto unpublished, measurements of body length and mass, and wing-, tail-, tarsus- and bill-length are given. In addition to scientific names, the common names of each species in English, German, French and Spanish are listed. The checklist is complemented by many beautiful owl drawings and by watercolours illustrating owl species that have been newly described or rediscoverd within the last 20 years. Reflecting a high level of scientific expertise and the most up-to-date research, this checklist provides an outstanding resource for scientific collections, studies of global biodiversity, and species preservation."

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Owls: Wild Guide

Cynthia Berger

Stackpole Books

2005

An introduction and identification guide to North American owls.

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Raptors and Owls of Georgia

R.A. Galvez, L. Gavashelishvili and Z. Javakhishvili

Georgian Centre for the Conservation of Wildlife

2005

A detailed field guide to the 45 species of raptors and owls recorded in Georgia including residents, migrants, and rare visitors. Information includes sections on identification, behaviour, confusing species, habitat, food source, nesting, and population status of each species within Georgia. The text is in Georian and English.

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Hawks and Owls of Eastern North America

Donald S Heintzelman

Rutgers University Press

2005

An introduction to the raptors of Eastern North America.

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Status of the Barred Owl (Strix varia) in Alberta

Ben Olsen

Alberta Wildlife Status Report No. 56

Alberta Conservation Association / Alberta Sustainable Resource Development / Fish and Wildlife Division

2005

From the executive summary: "The barred owl {Strix varia) is currently listed in Alberta as a Sensitive species based on its requirement of large, continuous blocks of mature forest habitat (Alberta Sustainable Resource Development 2001). Habitat for the barred owl is under pressure because of increasing demand on forest resources as well as an expanding industrial footprint in the province. Although the long-term effects of these activities on barred owls in Alberta are unknown, population declines as a result of forest harvesting have been noted in other parts of the species’ North American range. This report summarizes available information on the barred owl for the purpose of updating its status in Alberta."

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Status of the burrowing owl (Athene cunicularia) in Alberta

Danielle Todd

Alberta Wildlife Status Report No. 11

Alberta Conservation Association / Alberta Sustainable Resource Development / Fish and Wildlife Division

2005

From the executive summary: "The barred owl {Strix varia) is currently listed in Alberta as a Sensitive species based on its requirement of large, continuous blocks of mature forest habitat (Alberta Sustainable Resource Development 2001). Habitat for the barred owl is under pressure because of increasing demand on forest resources as well as an expanding industrial footprint in the province. Although the long-term effects of these activities on barred owls in Alberta are unknown, population declines as a result of forest harvesting have been noted in other parts of the species’ North American range. This report summarizes available information on the barred owl for the purpose of updating its status in Alberta."

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Owls: Journeys Around the World

David Hollands

Bloomings Books

2004

The author has travelled the world to find and photograph owls.

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North American Owls: Journey Through a Shadowed World

Jim Burns

Willow Creek Press

2004

"There are 19 species of owls in North America and a spectacularly-illustrated chapter is devoted to each in this intriguing natural history narrative. Author Jim Burns takes the reader on a journey of discovering owls during his travels across the United States. His two rules of owling-that owls never appear when and where they are expected, and that owls always appear when and where they are least expected-set the tone for this informative and exciting excursion into the world of owls. The essays are combined with stunning full-color images of these elusive birds, and as these birds are so often heard and not seen, an audio CD is part of this complete owl package, showcasing the magnificent calls of these beautiful and mysterious birds."

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Sasol Owls and Owling in Southern Africa

Warwick Tarboton and Rudy Erasmus

Struik

2004

"his hands-on guide tells the reader where and when to look and listen for owls and how to encourage them in our gardens. The authors of this unique guide both have a passion for owls and have learnt much about them over the years of observing and photographing these shy night birds. Over 200 full-colour photographs accompanied by informative text makes this a very handy guide."

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Hawks and Owls of Great Lakes Region

Chris Earley

Firefly Books

2004

A study of the owls and hawks found in the Great Lakes region of North America.

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Population Dynamics of the California Spotted Owl (Strix occidentalis occidentalis): A Meta-Analysis

Alan B. Franklin, et al

Ornithological Monographs 54

American Ornithologists' Union

2004

"We conducted a meta-analysis to provide a current assessment of the population characteristics of California Spotted Owls (Strix occidentalis occidentalis) resident on four study areas in the Sierra Nevada and one study area in southern California. Our meta-analysis followed rigorous a priori analysis protocols, which we derived through extensive discussion during a week-long analysis workshop. Because there is great interest in the owl's population status, we used state-of-the-art analytical methods to obtain results as precise as possible. Our meta-analysis included data from five California study areas located on the Lassen National Forest (1990-2000), Eldorado National Forest (1986-2000), Sierra National Forest (1990-2000), Sequoia and Kings Canyon national parks (1990-2000), and San Bernardino National Forest (1987-1998). Four of the five study areas spanned the length of the Sierra Nevada, whereas the fifth study area encompassed the San Bernardino Mountains in southern California. Study areas ranged in size from 343 km2 (Sequoia and Kings Canyon) to 2,200 km2 (Lassen). All studies were designed to use capture-recapture methods and analysis. We used survival in a meta-analysis because field methods were very similar among studies. However, we did not use reproduction in a meta-analysis because it was not clear if variation among individual study-area protocols used to assess reproductive output of owls would confound results. Thus, we analyzed fecundity only by individual study area. We examined population trend using the reparameterized Jolly-Seber capture-recapture estimator."

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Raptors Worldwide: Proceedings of the 6th World Conference on Birds of Prey and Owls

Editors: R.D. Chancellor and B.U. Meyburg

2004

Papers presented at the 6th World Conference on Birds of Prey & Owls held in May 2003 in Budapest, Hungary. Includes a special section on Vultures which comprises 12 papers on different Old and New World species and their conservation together with eight special studies providing a comprehensive picture of the recent catastrophic decline of species in the genus Gyps in Southern Asia, particularly India and Pakistan, the hitherto inexplicable cause of which was first revealed during this conference. Other special sections are devoted to Falcons and Eagles respectively, including accounts of the unrivalled conservation work carried out in Hungary on such endangered species as the Saker Falcon and Imperial Eagle, forming an object lesson for other countries. Other sections are devoted, among others, to such wide-ranging topics as Population Limitation, Taxonomy, Electrocutions, Raptor/Human Conflicts and Environmental Contaminants.

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Owls of the World: Their Lives, Behaviour and Survival

James R. Duncan

Firefly Books

2003

A study of 205 species of owls with information on distribution, status, life histories and cultural history. There are general chapters on biology, ecology, behaviour and conservation.

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The Northern Spotted Owl: an Oregon View

Benjamin B. Stout

Trafford Publishing

2003

The story of how a bird was used to stop timber harvest in the Pacific Northwest.

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The World Owl Trust in the Philippines

Tony Warburton

World Owl Trust

2003

The story of the first international owl conservation programme, the Philippine Owl Conservation Project set up by the World Owl Trust.

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Ecology and Conservation of Owls

Editors: Ian Newton, Rodney Kavanagh, Jerry Olsen and Iain Taylor

CSIRO Publishing

2002

"The chapters in this book derive from papers presented at a five-day conference devoted to the study of owls, which was held at the Australian National University, Canberra, in January 2000. The conference was the third in a series of international meetings on owls. It provided an opportunity for the presentation of new findings, for northern and southern hemisphere owl researchers to meet and discuss issues of mutual concern, and also for northern biologists to see some of the markedly distinctive species of the region."

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North American Owls

Paul A Johnsgard

Smithsonian Institution Press

2002

A guide to the owls of North America. The revised edition included 12 species of owls found in Mexico that were not included in the original 1988 publication. The text is fully updated and includes information on identification, mating, habitat and range, nesting patterns, and feeding. Includes colour plates and distribution maps.

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Great Horned Owl

Dwight G. Smith

Stackpole Books

2002

"The complete natural history of this popular species, told in straightforward text and illustrated with brilliant colour photographs. The great horned owl is a year-round resident over much of the United States and Canada, from dense forests to suburbia and city parks. Special adaptations, hunting and feeding techniques, nest building, growth and development of the young, and aggressive behaviour are covered in depth."

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Owls

Rebecca O'Connor

Lucent Books

2002

This study describes the physical characteristics, behaviour, and habitats of different types of owls of North America and discusses conservation efforts.

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Raptors in the New Millennium: Proceedings of the World Conference on Birds of Prey and Owls

Editors: R Yosef, ML Miller and D Pepler

2002

Papers presented at the joint meeting of the Raptor Research Foundation and the World Working Group on Birds of Prey & Owls held at Eilat, Israel, 2-8 April 2000.

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Owls: An Artist's Guide to Understanding Owls

Floyd Scholz

Stackpole Books

2001

"The most complete collection of visual reference material on North American owls including over 700 stunning photographs of 16 species of owls. Physical features offer insight into hunting, feeding, flying, and communication. Renowned carver Floyd Scholz presents the much anticipated follow-up to his best-selling 'Birds of Prey'. In this new book, hundreds of stunning full-colour photographs and useful line drawings offer detailed studies of 16 species of owls-from the tiny Elf Owl to the impressive Great Horned Owl. All are illustrated in full detail, with focus on body and wing design, plumage patterns, flight characteristics, and predatory behaviour. Also includes a section on carving and painting techniques and a gallery of Floyd Scholz's finished carvings."

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Owls: The Silent Fliers

R.D. Lawrence

Key Porter Books

2001

"This extraordinary book, engagingly written by one of the world's top wildlife defenders and illustrated throughout with remarkable full-colour photographs, celebrates the many species of owls that can be found in North America today. Revised to incorporate the latest and most accurate information about owls, each chapter comprises a portrait of an individual species, and includes: measurement chart showing the species' vital statistics; a range map; owl-watching tips; detailed descriptions of typical nesting and breeding patterns, and the relationships between owls and their environments; stunning photographs of owls in flight, on the hunt, and at rest; personal reminiscences from the author."

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Raptors at Risk: Proceedings of the Fifth World Conference on Birds of Prey and Owls Midrand, Johannesburg, South Africa, 4-11 August 1998

Editors: R. D. Chancellor and B. U. Meyburg

Hancock House Publishers

2000

"Throughout the book, some of the key problems faced by raptors around the World are highlighted, including illegal poisoning, mortality on electricity power lines and the deliberate killing of them on migration. This makes for sobering reading, particularly for British-based readers used to the improving status of raptor populations in recent decades."

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New Jersey's Owls

Len Soucy

Raptor Trust

2nd edition

2000

A 62 page guide to the 8 species of owls found in New Jersey.

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Owls: a Guide to the Owls of the World

Claus Konig, Jan-Hendrik Becking, and Friedhelm Weick

Pica / Christopher Helm

1999

This guide describes 212 species of owls. General chapters cove owl taxonomy, ecology, biology, vocalisation and conservation. The individual species accounts provide identification information and detail of vocalisations, distribution, movements, habitat, measurements and height, geographical variation, habits, food, breeding, status and conservation. There are 64 colour plates showing every species and distinct sub-species, as well as different colour morphs and juvenile plumages. There are distribution maps for each species.

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How to Spot an Owl

Patricia Taylor Sutton

Houghton Mifflin

1999

How to find owls in North America.

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Owls

Connie Toops

Voyageur Press

1998

An introduction to owl biology and natural history with detailed accounts of 25 species from North America and Europe. Includes many photographs by the world's best wildlife photographers.

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Guide to Owls and Owling in Southern Africa

Warwick Tarboton and Rudi Erasmus

Struik

1998

"In seven chapters Tarboton and Erasmus present each of Southern Africa's owl species. The guide tells readers where and when to look and listen for owls, what tell-tale signs to look for, how to encourage them to your garden, and where to find nests. It also discusses conservation issues regarding owls. Owls are introduced in their various aspects, and the chapters are grouped according to habitat - for example, city owls, bushveld owls, and owls that live near water."

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Owls: A Wildlife Handbook

Kim Long

Johnson Books

1998

A guide to the 19 species of North American owls. There are general sections on evolution, anatomy, vision and hearing capabilities, the molting process, hunting techniques, diet, mating and reproduction, nesting sites, mortality and diseases, calls, territorial behavior, and migration. Species accounts include physical descriptions and information on habitat, habits and range. A colour painting and distribution map are included for each species. There is a chapter discussing the cultural history of owls in folklore and mythology.

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Handbook of the Birds of the World, Vol. 5: Barn-Owls to Hummingbirds

Edited by Josep Del Hoyo, Andrew Elliott and Jordi Sargatal

Lynx Edicions

1998

759 pages, 76 colour plates, 406 colour photos, 758 distribution maps.

This volume covers covered are barn owls, typical owls, oilbirds, frogmouths, owlet-nightjars, potoos, nightjars, swifts, tree-swifts and hummingbirds.

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The Raptors of Arizona

Editor: Richard L. Glinski

University of Arizona Press

1998

"Thousands of birdwatchers come to Arizona each year seeking rare or intriguing species, and for those watching the skies the additional sighting of a bird of prey is a reward in itself. The Grand Canyon state boasts the most dramatic assortment of raptors in North America: hawks, eagles, falcons, kites, and owls, plus vultures and condors. Here can be found nearly all the raptor species of the continental United States and also established populations of species associated with Mexico, such as the Gray Hawk, Common Black-Hawk, Zone-tailed Hawk, and Whiskered Screech-Owl. Arizona's raptors are found in an unrivaled diversity of habitats, from saguaro cactus forests where tiny Elf Owls nest to the Vermilion Cliffs, where the gigantic California Condor was introduced in 1996. Yet many species live in habitats that are now jeopardized by degradation or development, making an understanding and appreciation of raptors crucial to their survival. The Raptors of Arizona brings together the knowledge and insights of 29 raptor and wildlife authorities who provide original information and syntheses on Arizona's 42 raptor species, with an emphasis on aspects of their natural history in Arizona. A chapter on each bird includes its description, a range map, and information on its distribution, habitat, life history, and status. Additional chapters cover conservation, habitats, where and when to watch raptors, and the sport of falconry. The book is enhanced by 42 full-color illustrations by Richard Sloan, one of the premier wildlife artists in North America, whose paintings were commissioned by the Arizona Wildlife Foundation specifically for this project."

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Birds of Prey of Africa

Alan Kemp, SASOL, P. Harman, and Peter Hayman

SASOL / New Holland Publishers

1998

"Covering the raptors and owls of Africa and its islands, this reference provides both photographic, illustrative and textual references to all species. The photographs are drawn from the portfolios of wildlife photographers including Nigel Dennis, Peter Steyne, Warwick Tarboton and others. The text focuses on identification, and describes each bird at perch and in flight. Salient features of adult, juvenile and, where appropriate, subadult, are described, and current distribution, habitat and status are noted. Finally, comparisons are drawn with similar species. The illustrative content depicts all plumage relevant to identification (male, female and immature, as well as dark and pale forms), helping readers distinguish the often confusing and similar wing patterns. Colour maps accompany each species account, depicting common, less common, breeding and non-breeding distribution throughout the continent."

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Influence of Habitat Abundance and Fragmentation on Northern Spotted Owls in Western Oregon

Joseph S.Meyer, Larry L. Irwin, Mark S. Boyce

Monographs No.139

Wildlife Society

1998

A 51 page monograph. From the abstract: "Current management for the northern spotted owl (Strix occidentalis caurina) is largely driven by metapopulation models or individually-based models that assume the success of juvenile dispersal in a fragmented landscape is a primary factor determining the future existence of spotted owls in the Pacific Northwest. We tested hypotheses about fragmentation by comparing sites known to be occupied by spotted owls with random sites to determine if relationships existed between landscape indices and spotted owl presence and productivity in western Oregon."

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Flight-feather Molt Patterns and Age in North American Owls

Peter Pyle

Monographs in Field Ornithology No. 2

American Birding Association

1997

"Patterns of flight-feather replacement together with differences in shape pattern & wear vary considerably with age & species of North American owls. In this study 2,429 specimens of all 19 species were examined to assess moult patterns & differences between juvenile & adult flight feathers & the value of these criteria for ageing."

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Biology And Conservation Of Owls Of The Northern Hemisphere

Editors: David H. Johnson. Thomas H. Nicholls James R. Duncan

U.S.Department of Agriculture

1997

Papers from the 2nd International Symposium held on February 5-9 1997 at Winnipeg, Manitoba."

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Status Of The Burrowing Owl (Speotyto Cunicularia Hypugaea) In Alberta

Troy Wellicome

Alberta Wildlife Status Report No. 11

Alberta Wildlife Management Division

1997

From the executive summary: "The Burrowing Owl is currently listed as an "endangered" species throughout its range in Canada, and is designated as "endangered" under the Alberta Wildlife Act. A review of the status of the Burrowing Owl in Alberta was undertaken as a step in updating the provincial status of this species."

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The Burrowing Owl: Its Biology and Management

Editor: J.R. Lincer

Raptor Research Foundation

1997

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Owls Of The World

Rob Hume

Illustrations: Trevor Boyer

Parkgate Press

Reprint edition

1997

Originally published in 1991.

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The World Owl Trust Story: 25 Years of Owl Conservation

Tony Warburton

Voyageur Press

1997

"A history of the World Owl Trust which promotes owl conservation on a globally."

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Messages from an Owl

Max R Terman

Princeton University Press

1996

"When zoologist Max Terman came to the rescue of a great horned owlet in a Kansas town park, he embarked on an adventure that would test his scientific ingenuity and lead to unprecedented observations of an owl's hidden life in the wild. In "Messages from an Owl", Terman not only relates his experiences nursing the starving owlet, "Stripey", back to health and teaching it survival skills in his barn, but also describes the anxiety and elation of letting a companion loose into an uncertain world. Once Terman felt that Stripey knew how to dive after prey, he set the owl free. At this point his story could have ended, with no clue as to what the young bird's fate would be - had it not been for Terman's experimentation with radio tags. By strapping the tags to Stripey, he actually managed to follow the owl into the wild and observe for himself the behaviour of a hand-reared individual reunited with its natural environment. Through this unique use of telemetry, Terman tracked Stripey for over six years after the bird left the scientist's barn and took up residence in the surrounding countryside on the Kansas prairie. The radio beacon provided Terman with information on the owl's regular patterns of playing, hunting, exploring, and protecting."

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Demography of the Northern Spotted Owl: Proceedings of a Workshop, Fort Collins, Colorado, December 1993

Editors: Eric D Forsman, Stephen DeStefano, Martin G Rafael and RJ Gutierrez

Studies In Avian Biology 17

Cooper Ornithological Society

1996

"A collection of papers that discuss biology and distribution; methods for collecting and analyzing demographic data, the demography of the northern spotted owl ranging from Washington to Northwestern California; and the use, interpretation and implications of demographic analyses of Northern Spotted Owl populations."

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Owls: A Portrait of the Animal World

Paul Sterry

Todtri Productions

1995

"An introduction and illustrated guide to 134 owl species. Topics discussed include lifestyle, hunting, breeding and physical adaptations. Includes nearly 100 illustrations."

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Books on Hawks and Owls: An Annotated Bibliography

Richard R. Olendorff, Dean Amadon, and Saul Frank

Colour frontispiece: Louis Agassiz Fuertes

Proceedings Volume 6, Number 2

Western Foundation of Vertebrate Zoology

1995

89 pages.

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The Eagle Owl in Russia, Byelorussia and Ukraine

Editor: V.I. Voronetskiy

Moscow University Press

1994

A collection of papers discussing the status, distribution and biology of the Eagle Owl. English language summaries are provided for each paper.

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The Wisdom of the Spotted Owl

S.L. Yaffee

Island Press

1994

"The work analyses the political and organisational dynamics surrounding the two decades of controversy over the northern spotted owl and its habitat."

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The Eastern Screech Owl: Life History, Ecology, and Behavior in the Suburbs and Countryside

F.R. Gehlbach

Texas A&M University Press

1994

"Monograph on the Eastern Screech Owl of North American based on 25 years of field studies."

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How to Spot an Owl

Patricia and Clay Sutton

Chapters Publishing

1994

"Beginning with a thorough description of owls, their habitat, range, diet, and breeding habits, two professional naturalists create a lavish, full-color owl spotter's guide. The secrets of the experts become available for the first time to the amateur enthusiast."

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Guide to Owl Watching in North America

Donald S. Heintzelman

Dover Publications

1993

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One Man's Owl

Bernd Heinrich

Princeton University Press

1993

This is an abridged paperback edition of the book that was originally published in 1987.

"This engaging chronicle of how the author and the great horned owl "Bubo" came to know one another over three summers spent in the Maine woods-and of how Bubo eventually grew into an independent hunter-is now available in an edition that has been abridged and revised so as to be more accessible to the general reader."

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The Ecology and Conservation of European Owls: Proceedings of a Symposium Held at Edinburgh University

Editors: C.A. Galbraith, I.R. Taylor, S. Percival, and S.M. Davies

Joint Nature Conservation Committee

1993

This work collects together papers presented at a symposium held at Edinburgh University in 1992. The papers cover many aspects of the biology & ecology of a wide variety of owls.

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Ecology of Boreal Owls in the Northern Rocky Mountains

Gregory Hayward, Patricia Hayward, Edward Garton

Monographs No.124

Wildlife Society

1993

A 59 page monograph. From the abstract: "We studied habitat use by boreal owls (Aegolius funereus) in the northern Rocky Mountains from January through August during 1984-88. Habitat use was examined at several spatial scales. The geographic distribution and range of life zones used by boreal owls were documented in western Montana, Idaho, and northwestern Wyoming. Habitat use, at the level of the home range, and microhabitats used for nesting, roosting, and foraging were observed in the Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness (RNRW) of central Idaho."

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Australian Owls, Frogmouths and Nightjars

Jill Morris & Lynne Tracey

Great Glider

1993/2003

"A stunning collection of portraits of Australia's night birds. Each one features a detailed report, a distribution map, a poem, and a painting in gouache of the bird against the background of its natural habitat and the food it eats."

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The Complete Owl

Michael Leach

Chatto and Windus

1992

"An illustrated study which describes how owls live, breed and survive in Britain and throughout the world. Includes information on biology, ecology, history, mythology and conservation."

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Owls: A Guide for Ornithologists

Ron Freethy

Bishopsgate Press

1992

"A detailed account of 134 species of owls. Includes sections on biology, conservation, evolution and the owl in mythology."

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Owls of the World: Their Evolution, Structure, and Ecology

Editor: John A. Burton

Eurobook

1992

This revised edition covers all known species of owls with ecological information as well as identification and breeding details. There are distribution maps, colour illustrations and, where possible, natural photographs for each species.

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Owls Of The World

Rob Hume

Illustrations: Trevor Boyer

Dragon's World / Running Press

1991

Reprint edition published by Parkgate Press in 1997.

"A summary of current knowledge of owls together with individual accounts of 148 species. Colour plates show all species. Also includes distribution maps, a full species checklist giving details of size and geographical range, a detailed bibliography."

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Birds Of The Night: Owls, Frogmouths and Nightjars of Australia

David Hollands

Reed

1991

224 guide with colour photographs that covers the 16 species of owls, frogmouths and nightjars of Australia.

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Owls

John Gould, Edward Lear, Archibald Thorburn, John James Audubon and Alexander Wilson

Natural History Museum Library / Wordsworth Editions

1991

"A selection of illustrations of owls by five of the most famous bird artists from the archive of the Natural History Museum in London. The artists represented are John Gould, Edward Lear, Alexander Wilson, John James Audubon and Archibald Thorburn."

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Owls: Their Life and Behavior : A Photographic Study of the North American Species

Julio De La Torre

Photographs: Art Wolfe

Crown Publications

1990

"A bird lover's delight with 175 full-colour photographs by the world's foremost photographer of owls and with text covering all 19 North American species with biological data, natural history profiles, and tips for finding owls."

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The Enchanting Owl

Connie Toops

Swan Hill Press / Voyageur Press

1990

"A book comprising mainly photographs that describes 26 species of European and North American owls."

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Social Behavior of North American Owls

Paul A. Johnsgard

Volume 27, Number 3, pages 6-11

Terra

1989

Opening lines: "Social behaviors in animals include a very wide range of interindividual communications, both within and between species. They include such rather generalized social responses as social flocking or roosting behavior, as well as much more individualized and complex interactions such as courtship, aggression, and parental behaviors. Regardless of their complexity, social interactions involve some level of communication or the transmission and interpretation of social signals. These signals can be transmitted in any of several sensory channels, which in owls are most likely to include visual, acoustic, and tactile modes of communication."

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Owls of the Northern Hemisphere

Karel H Voous

Illustrations: Ad Cameron

Collins

1988

"An illustrated study of the 47 owl species occurring north of the tropics. Detailed species accounts include information on: faunal type; distribution; climatic zones; habitat; geographical variation; related species; fossil species; structure, vision, and hearing; behavioral characteristics (songs and calls, circadian rhythm, antagonistic behavior); ecological hierarchy, breeding habitat and breeding; food and feeding habits; movements and population dynamics; and relationship to man. There are 50 colour plates portraying all species covered in the book."

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Hawks and Owls of the World: A Distributional and Taxonomic List

Dean amadon, John Bull

Western Foundation of Vertebrate Zoology

1988

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Owls in Folklore and Natural History

Virginia Holmgren

Capra Press

1988

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North American Owls: Biology and Natural History

Paul A Johnsgard

Smithsonian

1988

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Owls of Southern Africa

A.C. Kemp

Illustrations: Simon Calburn

Struik-Winchester

1987

"A study of the 12 owl species of the southern African subregion. Introductory chapters examine the life cycle of an owl; the ways in which it is adapted to, and affected by, its nocturnal environment; and the great variety of owls, both prehistoric and modern. Individual species accounts include identification information and description of biology and habits. The book includes 18 colour paintings, 40 colour sketches and many line drawings."

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The Great Gray Owl: Phantom of the Northern Forest

Robert W. Nero

Smithsonian Books

1987

"A study of the Great Gray Owl of North America."

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One Man's Owl

Bernd Heinrich

Princeton University Press

1987

Original hardback publication. An abridged paperback edition was published in 1993.

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The Owls of North America, North of Mexico

Allan W. Eckert

Illustrations: Karl E. Karalus

Weathervane

1987

Originally published in 1974.

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Owls: An Introduction For The Amateur Naturalist

Gordon Dee Alcorn

Prentice Hall

1986

A introduction to the biology and natural history of owls. Includes accounts of all the owls of North America. Also includes sections on the role of the owl in many myths.

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Owls of the World: Their Evolution, Structure, and Ecology

Editor: John A. Burton

Tanager Books

1984

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A Delight of Owls

Gordon Dee Alcorn

D.Philip Publishers / Tanager Books

1984

A book about African owls.

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Distribution and Biology of the Spotted Owl in Oregon

Eric D. Forsman, E. Charles Meslow, Howard M. Wight

Monograph No 87

Wildlife Society

1984

A 64 page study with some b/w photographs, maps and charts.

From the abstract: "We studied the distribution, habitat, home range characteristics, reproductive biology, diet, vocalizations, activity patterns, and social behavior of the spotted owl (Strix occidentalis) in Oregon from 1969 through 1980. Spotted owls were located at 636 sites, including 591 (93%) on federal lands. The range included western Oregon and the east slope of the Cascade Range. Most pairs (97.6%) were found in unlogged old-growth forests or in mixed forests of old-growth and mature timber. No owls were found in forests younger than 36 years old."

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The Owl Papers

Jonathan Evan Maslow

Illustrations: Leonard Baskin

E P Dutton

1983

"The beautiful and the ugly, the are and the common; Barn Owl, Snowy Owl, even the Great Horned Owl, the largest and fiercest of the American species; from a deserted park within view of the Empire State Building to Lake Waramaug during a total lunar eclipse, Jonathan Evan Maslow pursues the nightbird in its favourite haunts throughout the seasons, and examines the owl as an idea in science, history, myth and art."

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Eric Hosking's Owls

Eric Hosking and Jim Flegg

Pelham Books / Mermaid Books

1982

A natural history of owls illustrated with photographs by Eric Hosking. The text includes information on owl evolution, taxonomy, distribution, habitats, anatomy, behaviour and breeding patterns. The book has chapters on the Barn Owl and Tawny Owl but also includes owls from around the world.

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Owls by Day and Night

Hamilton A. Tyler

Naturegraph Publishers

1978 / 1985

A description of 18 owl species found in North America.

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New Jersey's Owls

Leonard J. Soucy

1980

An 18 page booklet that describes the 8 species of owls found in New Jersey.

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Working Bibliography Of Owls Of The World: With Summaries Of Current Taxonomy And Distributional Status

Richard J. Clark, Dwight G. Smith and Leon H. Kelso

Raptor Information Center, National Wildlife Federation

1978

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A Natural History of Owls

Michael Everett

Hamlyn

1977

A survey of the biology and ecology of the owls of the world. Opening chapters on origins and evolution are followed by descriptions of many world species. Includes sections on habitats, food sources, specialized anatomy, courtship, mating, young and the relationship with man.

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Sexual Size Dimorphism In Hawks And Owls Of North America

Noel F. Snyder

Ornithological Monographs 20

American Ornithologists' Union

1976

A 96 page study.

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A Field Study Of The Short-Eared Owl, Asio Flammeus (Pontoppidan), In North America

Richard J. Clark

Wildlife Society

1975

A 60 page monograph.

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The Screech Owl: Its Life History and Population Ecology in Northern Ohio

Laurel F. VanCamp and Charles J. Henny

North American Fauna, Number 71

Fish And Wildlife Service

US Department Of The Interior

1975

From the introduction:

The screech owl (Otus asio) is native to North America and breeds throughout the United States and in portions of Canada and Mexico. It is a small owl, 20 cm (8 in) in length from the tip of the bill to the tip of the tail, with a wing span of 56 cm (22 in); it has yellow eyes and prominent ear tufts (see Frontispiece). Although the species is common throughout much of North America, it has not been studied intensively, particularly over a long period. The published literature is concerned mostly with food habits, color phase, taxonomy, and miscellaneous observations. Breeding biology and population dynamics have received little attention. This report presents the basic life history and population information about screech owls in northern Ohio over a 30-yr period. The owls studied were nesting in boxes (Fig. 1) established for wood ducks (Aix sponsa) along rivers, creeks, and marshes in a four-county area (Ottawa, Sandusky, Wood, and Lucas Counties) near Lake Erie (Fig. 2). No special trapping techniques were required as the screech owls readily used these nesting boxes and could be easily captured while in them. More than 3,000 owls were captured and banded; 500 were recaptured after the initial banding, some 10 or 15 times. This process provided a large quantity of basic information for this report.
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The Owls of North America, North of Mexico

Allan W. Eckert

Illustrations: Karl E. Karalus

Doubleday Books

1974

The 1974 edition was published in a regular trade edition and in a limited edition of 200 copies in a slipcase and signed by the author and artist. A reprint edition was published by Weathervane in 1987.

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The Book Of Owls

Lewis Wayne Walker

Alfred A Knopf (reprint Univ of Texas Press)

1974 (1993)

A guide to the main owl species found in North America.

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African Birds Of Prey

Leslie Brown

Collins

1971

A study of Africa's 89 diurnal raptors and 31 owls.

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Ecological Aspects of the Food Habits of Insectivorous Screech-Owls

Anthony Ross

Proceedings, Volume 1, Number 6

Western Foundation of Vertebrate Zoology

1969

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The Biology of the Elf Owl Micrathene whitneyi

J. David Ligon

Miscellaneous Publications 136

University of Michigan Museum of Zoology

1968

Opening lines: "Owls are relatively little known, despite their wide distribution and abundance in many areas, because most species are nocturnal and therefore difficult to study. There is no detailed field study of any New World species of small owl. This investigation of the natural history ol the Elf Owl, Micrathene whitneyi, therefore, adds significantly to information available for the group."

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Nightwatchmen Of Bush And Plain: Australian Owls And Owl-Like Birds

J.David Fleay

Jacaranda

1968

Published in the US in 1972 by Taplinger Publishing Company.

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Parallel Variation in North and Middle-American Screech- Owls

Joe T. Marshall

Monograph No. 1

Western Foundation of Vertebrate Zoology

1967

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The World of the Great Horned Owl

G. Ronald Austing and John B. Holt

J.B. Lippincott

1966

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On An Unnamed Population Of The Great Horned Owl

Lester L. Snyder

Life sciences contributions, no. 54

Royal Ontario Museum

1961

Opening lines: "For some years it has been known that a variant of Bubo virginianus, which may be described without detail as grey in general effect but actually patterned with fuscous-black and white, occurs occasionally as a transient within the southern Ontario range of the nominate sub- species. The geographic source of this variant has been presumed to be the coniferous forest to the north. Because of its normal scarcity, hinterland dispersal and nocturnal habits, specimens from there have accumulated slowly. Now a sufficient sample from western, northern and central parts of the province is available not only to demonstrate agreement with transients taken in the south but to reveal that the variant is phenotypic of a vast area of the more eastern interior north and that the phenotype is as exclusive as that of any race of Bubo virginianus ."

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Nesting and Food Habits of the Long-Eared Owl in Michigan

William H. Armstrong

Michigan State University

1958

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Hawks, Owls and Wildlife

John J. Craighead and Frank C. Craighead

Stackpole

1956

Reprint published by Dover Publications in 1969.

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Geographic Variation In The African Scops Owl

James P. Chapin

American Museum Novitates, No. 412

American Museum of Natural History

1930

Opening lines: "The opinion has often been expressed in recent years that Otus senegalensis (Swainson) is so extremely variable within any given area that it is almost hopeless to attempt to divide it in geographic races. Two island races were admitted by Mr. Sclater, but he did not feel justified in recognizing any of the subdivisions proposed for the birds of the African continent. Dr. Hartert has likewise written: 'I doubt if any subspecies of 0. senegalensis can be separated, and am inclined to believe that latipennis . . . , pygmea . . ., ugande . . . , and hender- soni . . . are all the same".

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The Hawks And Owls Of The United States In Their Relation To Agriculture

A.K. Fisher

Color plates: J.L. Ridgway, R. Ridgway

Division Of Ornithology And Mammology Bulletin No. 3

US Department of Agriculture

Government Printing Office

1893

From the prefatory letter:

The statements herein contained respecting the food of the various hawks and owls are based on the critical examination, by scientific experts, of the actual contents of about 2,700 stomachs of these birds, and consequently may be fairly regarded as a truthful showing of the normal food of each species. The result proves that a class of birds commonly looked upon as enemies to the farmer, and indiscriminately destroyed whenever occasion offers, really rank among his best friends, and with few exceptions should be preserved, and encouraged to take up their abode in the neighborhood of his home. Only six of the 73 species and subspecies of hawks and owls of the United States are injurious. Of these, three are so extremely rare they need hardly be considered, and another (the Fish Hawk) is only indirectly injurious, leaving but two (the Sharp-shinned and Cooper's Hawks) that really need be taken into account as enemies to agriculture. Omitting the six species that feed largely on poultry and game, 2,212 stomachs were examined, of which 56 per cent contained mice and other small mammals, 27 per cent insects, and only 3 per cent poultry or game birds. In view of these facts the folly of offering bounties for the destruction of hawks and owls, as has been done by several States, becomes apparent, and the importance of an accurate knowledge of the economic status of our common birds and mammals is overwhelmingly demonstrated.
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A Review Of The American Species Of The Genus Scops, Savigny

Robert Ridgway

Volume 1, pages 85-117

Proceedings of the United States National Museum

1878

Opening lines:

"Previous to the publication, some two years since, of Mr, R. B. Sharpe's admirable work on the Strigidae, I had paid considerable attention to the study of the American Scops-owls, but the lack of sufficient material prevented my reaching any very positive conclusion as to several forms of questioned validity. More recently, however, through the assistance of several friends, among whom I may name in particular Mr. Osbert Salvin, of England, and Mr. George N. Lawrence, of New York City (both of whom have kindly loaned me their entire series), I have been enabled to bring together a collection amply sufficient to settle former doubts."
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Our Birds Of Prey; Or The Eagles, Hawks, And Owls Of Canada

Henry G. Vennor

Dawson Brothers

1876

From the introduction:

"The Natural History of Canada has received a very fair share of attention from Naturalists both at home and abroad, but in no one department of this fascinating study can the ground yet be said to be well trodden. In commencing work in this field some thirteen years ago, I chose as a special object of investigation our Birds of Prey, as affording a field perhaps less trodden than others."
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Catalogue Of The Striges In The Collection Of The British Museum

Catalogue Of The Birds In The British Museum, Volume II

R. Bowdler Sharpe

14 colour plates: J.G. Keulemans

Printed By Order Of The Trustees

Printed by Taylor & Francis

1875

Preface:

" The Second Volume of the 'Catalogue of Birds in the British Museum' has been prepared by Mr. R. B. Sharpe, one of the Senior Assistants in the Zoological Department; it contains an account of all the species of Nocturnal Birds of Prey known at present, with a complete list of references to the literature. Every effort has been made to render the Collection in the British Museum as complete as possible, and to enable the author to overcome the unusual difficulties that present themselves in this family of Birds as regards the discrimination of the species, as well as their description."
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Contributions to a History of the Accipitres. The Genus Glaucidium

R. Bowdler Sharpe

2 colour plates (Glaucidium gnoma / Glaucidium pumilum and Glaucidium griseiceps): J.G. Keulemans

Ibis: Volume 17, Issue 1, pages 35-59

1875

Opening lines:

"In the 'Proceedings' of the Boston Society of Natural Histoy for 1873, Mr. Robert Ridgway gave a review of the genus Glaucidium, which has done more than any previous attempt to clear up this difficult genus. Having myself had occasion recently to study these birds, I found great assistance from Mr. Ridgway's paper; but differing in many points from that gentleman, I have been led to place my views before the ornithological public without delay. In the study of Glaucidium I have not only had the Museum collection at hand, but Mr. Salvin most kindly lent the entire series contained in the Salvin-Godman collection, probahly the finest existing in any public or private museum in the world. Mr. J.H. Gurney, too, was so good as to look out a series from the Norwich Museum to examine; and to the authorities of the latter museum I return my best thanks, as well as to Mr. Dresser and other friends who have lent me specimens or otherwise assisted me in the preparation of this paper."
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