THE BARN OWL. By D.S. Bunn, A.B. Warburton and R.D.S. Wilson. Illustrated by Ian Willis.
1982 1st edition. 8vo (158 x 240mm). Pp264. Colour frontispiece, b/w photographs, illustrations, bibliography. Black boards, spine titled in gilt with gilt barn owl motif.
"In the classic monograph mould, this study of Tyto alba is the product of almost 40 years field work ...in Britain, the USA and Europe. The result is detailed, balanced account ...of the barn owl in varying habitats in Britain, comparing as approriate, this race's behaviour with that of sub-species in other areas of the world." Many detailed chapters are arranged under the following general headings: Description and adaptations; Voice; General behaviour; Food; Breeding; Movements; Factors controlling population and possible conservation measures; Distribution in the British Isles; Folklore.
"In the classic monograph mould, this study of Tyto alba is the product of almost 40 years field work ...in Britain, the USA and Europe. The result is detailed, balanced account ...of the barn owl in varying habitats in Britain, comparing as approriate, this race's behaviour with that of sub-species in other areas of the world." Many detailed chapters are arranged under the following general headings: Description and adaptations; Voice; General behaviour; Food; Breeding; Movements; Factors controlling population and possible conservation measures; Distribution in the British Isles; Folklore.
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41356
| Author | Bunn (D.S.), Warburton (A.B.) and Wilson (R.D.S.). |
|---|---|
| Book Code | 41356 |
| ISBN | 0856610321 / 0856610321. |
| Book Description | Good-plus in slightly marked and used dust-wrapper. Iolo Williams' copy with his ownership signature to front end-paper. |
| Book Cover | Hardcover |
| Published Date | 1982 |
| Publisher | T. and A.D. Poyser. |
| Place | Calton, Staffordshire. |