附註:Includes bibliographical references (pages 171-174) and index.
The tale of the owl -- Native American owls -- Owl power: superstitions -- Owl names -- The language of owls -- Owl species -- Evolution -- Owl anatomy -- Owl sight -- Owl hearing -- Molting -- The owl diet -- Hunting for food -- Owl pellets -- Reproduction -- Owl nests -- Mortality and disease -- Owl calls -- Owl territory -- Migration -- Mobbing -- Owl watching -- Owl houses -- People versus owls -- Endangered owls.
摘要:"An illustrated presentation of [owl] behavior, biology, and individual characteristics. A practical resource for both the backyard and the field, this combination illustrated field guide, fact book, and folklore collection presents an accurate, informative portrait of owls in their natural habitat, as well as an examination of the relationship between owls and humans."
