North American Owls: Biology and Natural History - Couverture souple

Johnsgard, Paul A.

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1560987243 ISBN 13 : 9781560987246

Editeur : Smithsonian Books, 1997

A propos du livre

Revue de presse :

“I would have to consider this one ‘a must.’”—Birding

“The most thorough survey of the latest scholarly research on owls in North America.”—New York Review of Books

“Of the numerous books on North American owls, this is certainly the best and most comprehensive.”—The Wilson Bulletin

“Johnsgard's book will make fine reading for anyone interested in owls. . . . Of exceptional value are the detailed range maps that allow instant comprehension of species distribution.”—Audobon Naturalist News

“A useful, well-produced book which will be of great use to any owl enthusiast. . . . This will surely remain a standard work for many years to come.”—Natural History Book Reviews

“One of the foremost reference books about owls. It includes range maps with each species account, as well as a comprehensive overview of the comparative biology of North American owls.”—Wildbird

Présentation de l'éditeur :

Paul Johnsgard has completely updated his highly praised 1988 edition of North American Owls, and by adding twelve species of Mexican owls he now covers the entire continent of North America. With detailed accounts of the nineteen owl species that breed north of Mexico, this comprehensive natural history includes thorough explanations of evolutionary relationships, ecology and distribution, anatomy and physiology, and reproductive biology.

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: Smithsonian Books
• Date d'édition: 1997
• ISBN 10: 1560987243
• ISBN 13: 9781560987246
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 336