The Little Owl: Conservation, Ecology and Behavior of Athene Noctua

by Jean-Claude Génot, Dries Van Nieuwenhuyse, David H. Johnson

Book Overview

Our 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...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0521886783
• ISBN13: 9780521886789
• Release Date: October 2008
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Length: 628 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 6.9" x 9.8"