OWLS OF THE WORLD: SECOND EDITION. By Claus Koenig and Friedhelm Weick. With a contribution on Molecular Evolution by Michael Wink et al.

(1999) 2008 revised 2nd edition. 8vo (175 x 246mm). Pp528. Colour paintings, b/w illustrations, maps, bibliographies. Red boards, spine titled in gilt.

A detailed and authoritative account of the many species and varieties of owl in the world. Includes extinct species as well as extant. "For each species, identification features are given, followed by accounts of confusion species, vocalisations, distribution, movements, habitat, measurements and weight, geographical variation, habits, food, breeding, status and conservation, and references". 72 colour paintings by Friedhelm Weick are also included, besides b/w illustrations and distribution maps. This new edition presents much new, up to the minute material on the taxonomy of the Strigiformes with a treatment of the latest thinking on molecular phylogeny.