Some of the fiercest and most skilled hunters in the world, owls use stealth, power, and a strong sense of hearing and sight to stalk and kill their prey. Watch these cunning animals as they grow from small chicks into full-grown owlshoning the instincts and skills theyll need to become ferocious predators.

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Title: Owls
Publisher: Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc
Publication Date: 1998
Language: English
ISBN 10: 0896581403
ISBN 13: 9780896581401
Binding: Paperback
Condition: Good

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Synopsis

A compelling introduction to twenty-five species of North American and European owls--from the elegant snowy to the majestic eagle owl.

Author and naturalist Connie Toops explores her personal and our seemingly universal fascination for this intriguing bird.

In her highly reader-friendly style, she discusses owl behavior, habitats, and natural history. We learn about hunting, their acute sense of sight and sound, courtship rituals, and chick reading. She also looks at the rehabilitation efforts so crucial to the conservation of these birds.

Twenty-six species of North American and European owls are beautifully represented with full-color portraits and action photos by some of the best contemporary wildlife photographers.

Owls offers a comprehensive review of many aspects of owl biology, a good introduction to owl folklore, a balanced outlook on conservation issues, and a beautiful collection of photos.

Also recommended: Bluebirds Forever, Hummingbirds: Jewels in Flight, Eagles: Masters of the Sky.

Connie Toops is a freelance photojournalist, whose works have appeared in Audubon and Sierra Club calendars and books published by National Geographic, Sierra Club, Reader's Digest, Time-Life, and Voyageur Press. She has written nine nature books, including four other Voyageur Press titles: Bluebirds Forever, Hummingbirds: Jewels in Flight, The Florida Everglades, and Great Smoky Mountains. Connie and her husband Pat make their home in Martinsburg, West Virginia, where they have converted a suburban half-acre into a mini wildlife refuge.

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"Anyone interested in owls--and aren't we all?--will find absolutely fascinating information here. . . ." -- Birdwatcher's Digest

"The well-written text is accompanied with excellent color photos. . . . a welcome addition to any naturalist's library." -- Florida Wildlife

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