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The definitive book on these nocturnal creatures.
Above, the plumage is dark orange—brown, with blackish—brown barring on the crown, neck, wings and tail. The light tawny—ochre upper breast is densely blotched dark brown, and below becomes paler orange—tawny, mottled whitish to dull ...
It has yellow eyes , an 105 Buffy Fish Owl , orange - rufous facial disk with an undefined Ketupa ketupa dark border and a well - defined white throat patch . Its upperparts are tawny or orange- DESCRIPTION : This large owl ( 38 to 48 ...
Since its first edition in 1874, this has become the standard work on owls that covers in a well-illustrated text such topics as anatomy, conservation, and species.
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 ...
An illustrated introduction to owls from around the world, accompanied by distribution maps.
Illustrates 148 different species of owls from around the world, and discusses hunting techniques, courtship rituals, nesting habits, territorial calls, and geographic distribution