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From the author of The Genius of Birds and The Bird Way, a brilliant scientific investigation into owlsâthe most elusive of birdsâand why they exert such a hold on human imagination
With their forward gaze and quiet flight, owls are often a symbol of wisdom, knowledge, and foresight. But what does an owl really know? And what do we really know about owls? Some two hundred sixty species of owls exist today, and they reside on every continent except Antarctica, but they are far more difficult to find and study than other birds because they are cryptic, camouflaged, and mostly active at night. Though human fascination with owls goes back centuries, scientists have only recently begun to understand the complex nature of these extraordinary birds.
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Publisher : Penguin Books (June 4, 2024)
Language : English
Paperback : 352 pages
ISBN-10 : 059329890X
ISBN-13 : 978-0593298909
Item Weight : 10.5 ounces
Dimensions : 5.5 x 0.8 x 8.4 inches
Best Sellers Rank: #17,097 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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