Barn Owl Conservation Handbook

Author: Barn Owl Trust,
Publisher: Pelagic Publishing
ISBN: 1907807349
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 764

Book Description
A comprehensive handbook covering all aspects of the conservation of Barn Owls. Written by the Barn Owl Trust, this book includes in-depth information on Barn Owl survey techniques, relevant ecology, Barn Owls and the law, mortality, habitat management, use of nest boxes and barn Owl rehabilitation. Essential reading for ecologists, planners, land managers and ornithologists.

Barn Owls

Author: Iain Taylor
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 9780521545877
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 334

Book Description
This book discusses the relationship between barn owls, their prey and prospects for conservation.

Barn Owls

Author: Alexandre Roulin
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 110716575X
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 317

Book Description
Accessible and beautifully illustrated, this book collates global scientific research on the evolution, ecology and behaviour of barn owls and their relatives into a single volume. For researchers in ornithology, animal behaviour, ecology, conservation biology and evolutionary biology, it will also appeal to amateurs interested in barn owls.

The Barn Owl

Author: Jeff Martin
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781873580899
Category : Barn owl
Languages : en
Pages : 249

Book Description
The sight of a ghostly barn owl quartering a field at dusk is not one that is easily forgotten, but the day-to-day lives of these captivating birds are little known to most people. This book introduces the reader to some of the most fascinating aspects of a remarkable nocturnal existence.

Owls of the World

Author: James R. Duncan
Publisher: Firefly Books
ISBN: 9781552978450
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 328

Book Description
An in-depth reference to owls around the world, "Owls of the World" traces the remarkable evolution of 205 owl species and their place within the avian order as both predators and prey.

Bird Ecology and Conservation

Author: William J. Sutherland
Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 9780198520863
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 410

Book Description
Outlining the main methods and techniques available to ornithologists, this book brings together in one authoritative source contributions containing information on avian ecology and conservation.

The Analysis of Owl Pellets

Author: Derek William Yalden
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780906282670
Category : Owls
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Helps you identify what you find in the pellets of British owls and also shows how the data may be usefully presented and how to estimate the actual weight of food the birds have eaten.

African Raptors

Author: William S. Clark
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 147292570X
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 868

Book Description
The most comprehensive guide to African raptors ever published. Due to its large land mass and impressive variety of habitats, Africa has the most diverse range of raptors of any continent – with almost a third of the world's species occurring in the region. These diurnal birds of prey are well known for their hooked bill and powerful talons, as well as their keen vision that enables them to accurately detect their prey during flight. This authoritative guide, part of the Helm Identification series, features all 106 species found in Africa, with particular emphasis on their field identification. Encompassing falcons, eagles, ospreys, kites, vultures and more, African Raptors discusses the identification of both perched and flying birds, bringing together the very latest research with accurate distribution maps, more than 300 colour photographs and 52 superb plates that illustrate a broad range of ages and racial plumage differences. This book is the ultimate reference on these remarkable birds, and will be indispensable for all birders and ornithologists with an interest in birds of prey.

Barn Owl

Author: David Chandler
Publisher: Firefly Books Limited
ISBN: 9781554079032
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 127

Book Description
The barn owl is a powerful predator with a critical role in rodent control, and it is in dire danger from rodent poisons, lack of nesting sites and human encroachment. This text renders an informative portrait of this endangered bird and covers the survival of barn owls, their biology and behavior, courtship and reproduction, life cycle, how and what they hunt, social interaction, and conservation--

Undiscovered Owls

Author: Magnus Robb
Publisher:
ISBN: 9789081093378
Category : Owls
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description