Birds of prey. Silent and Swift. Nocturnal. Elusive. Owls are mystical and symbolize wisdom.The Complete Book of North American Owls offers a rare, up-close look at one of the world's most intriguing birds. From the silent, lethal swoop of a great horned owl as it swerves between northern pines to make a kill, to the pert bobbing of a pygmy owl as it focuses on an intruder, the habits of each species are vividly described.

*&nbspEach species has its own extensive introduction that explains its hunting techniques, courtship rituals, nesting habits, territorial calls, and specialized traits. *&nbspSix pages of stunningfull-color images devoted to each owl capture the elusive bird in its various forms from juvenile to adult, male/female, and also in flight.The Complete Book of North American Owls celebrates these dramatic and stealthy nocturnal hunters and showcases twenty owl species in extensive detail.

Owl expert James Duncan is the director of the Wildlife and Fisheries Branch of the Manitoba Department of Sustainable Development. He is the author of The Complete Book of North American Owls.

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