Owls of Europe

<p><b>In this major work Dr Mikkola reviews the 13 owls breeding in Europe and an additional four species in lands adjoining the Mediterranean in North Africa and the Middle East. <br></b><br>The book has three parts:<br>I: Special Characteristics - origins, taxonomy, anatomical features, pellets<br>II: Species Descriptions - the 17 species described in detail, with voice, behaviour, food, breeding and distribution (34 maps)<br>III: Ecological Relationships - largely concerned with interactions between owls and with other birds of prey<br><br>Identification, part of the Species Descriptions text, is more than supplemented by 8 superb colour plates by Ian Willis. In addition there are numerous line drawings and over 70 photographs.</p>