Owls
(Collins New Naturalist Library, Book 125)
By Mike Toms, 2014
Description
Owls have always featured prominently in the mythology and folklore of a variety of cultures.
These mysterious nocturnal creatures are thought to be symbols of wisdom, omens of death, and bringers of prophecy. In fact, owls are one of the oldest species of vertebrate animal, with fossils dating back 60 million years.
Contents
Cover
Title Page
About the Editors
Editors’ Preface
Author’s Foreword and Acknowledgements
1 Introducing Owls
2 Foods and Feeding
3 Breeding Ecology
4 Movements
5 Mortality
6 Owls and Humans
7 Guide to British Owls
References
Index
(Collins New Naturalist Library, Book 125)
By Mike Toms, 2014
- Pages: 407 pages
- Publisher: --
- Edition: 1 edition (January 2014)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0007425556
- ISBN-13: 9780007425556
Description
Owls have always featured prominently in the mythology and folklore of a variety of cultures.
These mysterious nocturnal creatures are thought to be symbols of wisdom, omens of death, and bringers of prophecy. In fact, owls are one of the oldest species of vertebrate animal, with fossils dating back 60 million years.
Contents
Cover
Title Page
About the Editors
Editors’ Preface
Author’s Foreword and Acknowledgements
1 Introducing Owls
2 Foods and Feeding
3 Breeding Ecology
4 Movements
5 Mortality
6 Owls and Humans
7 Guide to British Owls
References
Index
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