03339nam 2200709Ia 450 991097501570332120250616170932.09786612360367978128236036512823603619780520941168052094116010.1525/9780520941168(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(Perlego)552075(EXLCZ)99243000000001092820070207d2007 ub 0engur|n|---|||||txtccrField guide to owls of California and the West /Hans Peeters ; illustrations and photos by Hans Peeters1st ed.Berkeley University of California Pressc20071 online resource (392 p.)California natural history guides ;93Description based upon print version of record.9780520252806 0520252802 9780520247413 0520247418 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.)OwlsOwls598.9/7Peeters Hans J1827169MiAaPQMiAaPQMiAaPQBOOK9910975015703321Field guide to owls of California and the West4395266UNINA