03246nam 2200649Ia 450 991045679180332120200520144314.01-282-36036-197866123603670-520-94116-010.1525/9780520941168(CKB)2430000000010928(EBL)837254(OCoLC)773564986(SSID)ssj0000296322(PQKBManifestationID)11220135(PQKBTitleCode)TC0000296322(PQKBWorkID)10326697(PQKB)11220941(MiAaPQ)EBC837254(DE-B1597)519544(DE-B1597)9780520941168(Au-PeEL)EBL837254(CaPaEBR)ebr10675818(CaONFJC)MIL236036(EXLCZ)99243000000001092820070207d2007 ub 0engur|n|---|||||txtccrField guide to owls of California and the West[electronic resource] /Hans Peeters ; illustrations and photos by Hans PeetersBerkeley University of California Pressc20071 online resource (392 p.)California natural history guides ;93Description based upon print version of record.0-520-25280-2 0-520-24741-8 Includes bibliographical references (p. 281-303) and index.Frontmatter -- Contents -- Preface -- Introduction -- An Owl'S Body -- An Owl'S Life -- Finding And Watching Owls -- Owls And Humans -- Species Accounts -- Glossary -- References -- Index -- Additional CaptionsMost owls are almost perfectly adapted to life in the dark. Their vaguely humanoid faces reflect the spectacular evolution of their hearing and vision, which has made flight, romance, and predation possible in the near absence of light. This accessible guide, full of intriguing anecdotes, covers all 19 species of owls occurring in North America. More than an identification guide, Field Guide to Owls of California and the West describes the biology and behavior of owls to make finding and identifying them easier and watching them more enjoyable. The guide also explores the conservation challenges that owls face and tells how owls provide insights to scientists working in fields from technology to health. * Color plates illustrate each species * Range maps show the western distribution of North America's owls, 14 of which occur in California * Offers tips for finding and watching owls * Gives information on how to design, place, and maintain nest boxes * Describes human attitudes toward owls through history, including in Native American cultures of the WestCalifornia Natural History GuidesOwlsCaliforniaOwlsWest (U.S.)Electronic books.OwlsOwls598.9/7Peeters Hans J1055060MiAaPQMiAaPQMiAaPQBOOK9910456791803321Field guide to owls of California and the West2488174UNINA