Bibliograph

What an owl knows, the new science of the world's most enigmatic birds, Jennifer Ackerman

Type

Label

What an owl knows, the new science of the world's most enigmatic birds, Jennifer Ackerman

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 441-473)

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

What an owl knows

Medium

large print

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1394347220

Responsibility statement

Jennifer Ackerman

Sub title

the new science of the world's most enigmatic birds

Summary

"Jennifer Ackerman illuminates the rich biology and natural history of owls and reveals remarkable new scientific discoveries about their brains and behavior. She joins scientists in the field and explores how researchers are using modern technology and tools to learn how owls communicate, hunt, court, mate, raise their young, and move about from season to season. We now know that the hoots, squawks, and chitters of owls follow sophisticated and complex rules, allowing them to express not just their needs and desires but their individuality and identity. Ackerman brings this research alive with her own personal field observations about owls and dives deep into why these birds beguile us ... an ... exploration of owls across the globe and through human history, and a spellbinding account of their astonishing hunting skills, communication, and sensory prowess. "--, Provided by publisher

Target audience

adult

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