Discovering Owls (Discovering Nature S.)

by Robert Burton (Author), Oxford Scientific Films (Illustrator)

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  Hardcover
  1989

  $4.75

  Each volume in the Discovering Nature series has been designed to encourage children to discover more about the world of nature. This text provides an introduction to owls - the nocturnal birds of prey which are found in almost every part of the world. The author begins by describing the characteristics which typify the 133 species of owl. He goes on to explain how some of the different kinds of owl are suited to their various habitats, and shows how they are particularly well adapted to their nocturnal existence. He describes, with the aid of diagrams, the special eyes and ears which enable them to locate their prey with pinpoint precision in the pitch dark. There are chapters on food and feeding, reproduction and family life. The book also explains why, despite laws to protect them, some species of owl are becoming rare. Finally, the book gives information on how to watch owls in the wild and how to find out more about them. Robert Burton has also written Bird Behaviour and Nature's Night Life .