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Field Guide to Owls of California and the West.
Most owls are almost perfectly adapted to life in the dark. Their vaguely humanoid faces reflect the spectacular evolution of their hearing and vision, which has made flight, romance, and predation possible in the near absence of light. This accessible guide, full of intriguing anecdotes, covers all...
| Clasificación: | Libro Electrónico |
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| Formato: | Electrónico eBook |
| Idioma: | Inglés |
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CA :
University of California Press,
2007.
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| Colección: | California Natural History Guides.
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| Acceso en línea: | Texto completo |
| Sumario: | Most owls are almost perfectly adapted to life in the dark. Their vaguely humanoid faces reflect the spectacular evolution of their hearing and vision, which has made flight, romance, and predation possible in the near absence of light. This accessible guide, full of intriguing anecdotes, covers all 19 species of owls occurring in North America. More than an identification guide, Field Guide to Owls of California and the West describes the biology and behavior of owls to make finding and identifying them easier and watching them more enjoyable. The guide also explores the conservation challeng. |
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| Descripción Física: | 1 online resource (392 pages) |
| Bibliografía: | Includes bibliographical references (p. 281-303) and index. |
| ISBN: | 9780520941168 0520941160 1282360361 9781282360365 9786612360367 6612360364 |