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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.
£40.00
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Book Code
8016
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Author Bunn (D.S.), Warburton (A.B.) and Wilson (R.D.S.).
Book Code 8016
ISBN 0856610321 / 0856610321.
Book Description Slight tanning to edges. Very good in slightly used dust-wrapper.
Book Cover Hardcover
Published Date 1982
Publisher T. and A.D. Poyser.
Place Calton, Staffordshire.