The Concise Book of Owls: A Guide to Nature's Most Mysterious Birds

What makes owls unique among birds? The Concise Book of Owls by award-winning writer-naturalist and historian Lochlainn Seabrook readily answers this and many other questions concerning these enchanting beneficial raptors that make up nearly 2.5 percent of our planets 10000 avian species!Packed with fascinating details that are often overlooked by other natural history writers this brief but informative ornithological work includes 11 chapters on the ecology and life history of owls covering such topics as the basics of owl science (vision hearing plumage etc.) owls in superstition religion and literature finding and identifying owls and owl and habitat conservation. The book also contains a detailed field guide of the 20 owl species found in the U.S. and Canada with each entry listing the species common and scientific names identifying traits range habitat vocalizations nesting habits diet hunting methods predators population life span and similar species.Densely illustrated with nearly 200 color photos and black-and-white drawings Col. Seabrook also includes a complete list of the worlds 236 owl species an extensive bibliography (with suggested reading material) and a comprehensive index of every owl referenced in the book. Written in the authors usual lucid and compact yet educational style this family-friendly Guide to Natures Most Mysterious Birds is a must-have for owl lovers birders and birdwatchers. Endorsed by the World Bird Sanctuary (St. Louis Missouri) The Concise Book of Owls is a wonderfully unique addition to the nature writing genre and makes an ideal title for gift shops at bird centers owl sanctuaries aviaries zoos and natural history museums. Available in paperback and hardcover.Acclaimed neo-Victorian scholar and outdoorsman Lochlainn Seabrook whose literary works range from astronomy to zoology is one of the most prolific and popular writer-historians in the world today. A Kentucky Colonel and a recipient of the prestigious Jefferson Davis Historical Gold Medal he is the author and editor of nearly 100 educationally enlightening books (currently) for all ages. Described by his readers as game changers and life-altering his voluminous writings have introduced hundreds of thousands to vital facts that have been left out of our mainstream books. A 7th generation Kentuckian of Appalachian heritage and a former zoo keeper ranch hand and hunting outfitter Col. Seabrook is a lifelong writer with a 45-year background in science history and religion. He is the author of the bestseller The Concise Book of Tigers as well as the monumental reference North Americas Amazing Mammals: An Encyclopedia for the Whole Family - the worlds first scientific animal guide to include an entry on Sasquatch.