OWLS of The World: Second Edition
by Claus Konig and Friedhelm Weick
- Used
- near fine
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Near Fine/Near Fine
- ISBN 10
- 0300142277
- ISBN 13
- 9780300142273
- Seller
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Hardcover Book in Excellent Condition. There is almost no wear to the dust jacket. The hardcover shows virtually no wear. The spine is very firm and the pages are crisp and clean with no bends, tears, or stains.
An indispensable guide to every species of owl in the world, with highly detailed descriptions and illustrations for each..
Active only at twilight or in the dark of night, most species of owl are seldom seen. Even the most zealous birders rarely encounter owls, and attempts to identify them are complicated by the number of species that are almost indistinguishable by plumage alone. This comprehensive guide (a thoroughly updated edition of the authors' previous volume, Owls: A Guide to Owls of the World), penetrates the mysterious world of owls with full color illustrations, detailed species descriptions, useful information on vocalizations, and much more.
An important reference book as well as identification guide, Owls of the World encompasses the 250 known species and many subspecies of owl, including twelve new species that have been discovered over the last decade. Michael Wink, et al. contribute a new section on molecular evolution. The book features sixty-eight full-color plates depicting every species and distinct subspecies, color morphs, and juvenile plumages. Current distribution maps are also provided.
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- Bookseller
- Night Owl Books and Art (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 2326
- Title
- OWLS of The World
- Author
- Claus Konig and Friedhelm Weick
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover in Near Fine Condition
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Jacket Condition
- Near Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- Second Edition First Printing
- Binding
- Hardcover
- ISBN 10
- 0300142277
- ISBN 13
- 9780300142273
- Publisher
- Yale University Press
- Place of Publication
- China
- Date Published
- 2008
- Pages
- 528
- Size
- 7x9.5x1.5
- Keywords
- Owls, Worldwide Owls, Nature, Animals, Birds, OwlReference
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