The Owls of North America: All the Species and Subspecies Illustrated in Color and Fully Described

Good+ used hardcover in price-clipped jacket. Shelf worn. Foxing along outer edges of textblock. First edition. In text and 160 illustrations, Allan W. Eckert and Karl E. Karalus depict every species and subspecies of the magnificent owl family and describe its features, markings, and habits. Where possible, they provide close-up descriptions of the daily routine and life cycle of each owl, including hunting methods, nesting habits and courtship, mating and incubation rituals. The Owls of North America is a superb combination of scientific accuracy and high artistic fidelity. Besides the portraits of all subspecies in full color, there are range maps, schematic drawings of owl anatomy, and field sketches of owls and their prey. The text is supported by tables, glossary, and bibliography.