The Little Owl: Conservation, Ecology and Behavior of Athene Noctua (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780521714204)

Understanding of the basic biology of owls is poor compared to that of other bird species. The Little Owl, Athene noctua, has become one of the best models for biological and conservation research, due to its commonness and the fact that it occupies nest-boxes very easily. In this unique book the authors synthesise the substantial literature, and detail current information regarding the Little Owl. They discuss its wide-ranging ecology, genetics and subspecies and population status by country. In addition, they outline a strategy and monitoring program for its conservation. The book features an outstanding bibliography of literature on the Little Owl, listing publications dated from 1769 to the present day, in many languages, including Russian, English, French, Dutch, German, Spanish and Italian. Whilst being an invaluable resource for academic researchers, its straightforward style holds undoubted appeal for amateurs and enthusiasts.

Author: Dries Van Nieuwenhuyse, Jean-Claude Genot
ISBN-10: 0521714206
ISBN-13: 9780521714204
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Language: English
Published: 02/17/2011
Pages: 628
Format: Paperback
Weight: 2.17lbs
Size: 9.61h x 6.69w x 1.27d