Owls of the world - Heimo Mikkola

Having trouble separating your scops from your screech owls, Tengmalm's
from Tawny Owl or Collared and Spotted Owlets? Then this is the book for
you.Owls of the World is the ultimate photographic
resource dedicated to the identification of these charismatic, largely
nocturnal birds of prey. This book contains lavish and spectacular
photography from dozens of the world's finest natural history
photographers, covering all of the world's 268 species of owls;
particular attention is given to subspecific differences, sexing and
ageing. The photos are accompanied by concise text on the
identification, habitat, food, distribution and voice of these birds,
along with accurate range maps. In this second edition, recent changes to owl taxonomy are incorporated with full descriptions (and images) of a number of new species, plus a several new photographs to improve this book's amazing photographic coverage still further. This is the definitive work on owl
identification - no birder's bookshelf should be without it!