Owls of Europe

Biology, Identification and Conservation

Inbunden, Engelska, 2024

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An essential compendium on the biology, identification, distribution and conservation of Europe's 13 species of owls.Owls are fascinating birds, with remarkable adaptations for their lives as nocturnal hunters. Covering the 13 species of owls that occur across the continent, Owls of Europe features detailed drawings of typical positions, behaviours and facial expressions, alongside more than 300 photos selected to demonstrate age and subspecific variation, colour phases and the birds in flight. This book includes up-to-date distribution maps and the latest European population estimates, along with detailed text on behaviour, voice, brood biology and juvenile development, life strategies, hunting techniques, choice of prey and habitat requirements for each species. It also explores human interactions with owls, from the threats posed to determined conservation efforts.Owls of Europe is an essential book for birdwatchers, professional ornithologists and those who simply love owls.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum2024-11-21
Mått201 x 272 x 32 mm
Vikt1 653 g
FormatInbunden
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor416
FörlagBloomsbury Publishing PLC
ISBN9781399410793

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Wolfgang Scherzinger is an Austrian ornithologist with a particular expertise in owls. His research focused on the Bavarian Forest National Park where he worked as a zoologist. He has been significantly involved in the forest's protection since 1971, and was involved in the reintroduction of both Eagle Owl and Ural Owl to the forest. The late Theodor Mebs was a German ornithologist and author, who spent his career researching the biology of birds of prey.

Features and speciesShared charactersSpecies diversity and evolutionAdaptations of owlsHighly specialised sense organsCommunication signalsOwl behaviourRest, body maintenance, and movementHuntingAvoidance of predators and disturbanceIntra- and inter-specific relationshipsDisplay and courtshipReproduction and brood careNestling period and juvenile developmentLife strategies of owlsActivity patternChoice of preyMating systems and reproductive strategiesHabitat requirementsImportant habitat parametersSite selectionNatural and cultivated landscapes as owl habitatsUnnatural risk factorsProtection and conservationOwls – victims of superstitionAnthropocentric owl protectionSpecies protection – a global obligationEnsuring habitat qualityThe speciesBarn Owl Tyto albaEagle Owl Bubo buboSnowy Owl Bubo scandiacusGreat Grey Owl Strix nebulosaUral Owl Strix uralensisTawny Owl Strix alucoLong-eared Owl Asio otusShort-eared Owl Asio flammeusScops Owl Otus scopsHawk Owl Surnia ululaPygmy Owl Glaucidium passerinumLittle Owl Athene noctuaTengmalm’s Owl Aegolius funereusDetermining characteristics of European owlsAddressesSources of population estimatesFurther readingAbout the authorsAbout the translatorIndex