THE BARN OWL. By Iain R. Taylor. Shire Natural History series no. 42.

# (1989) later reprint. 8vo stapled paperback (150 x 210mm). Pp24. Colour and b/w photographs, b/w illustrations, brief bibliography.

# An excellent, concise introduction to "all aspects of the biology of the barn owl: its distribution, habitat, feeding behaviour, breeding, movements and mortality". Sections include: Introduction; Range, habitat and density; Feeding habits; Mortality; Conservation; Further reading. Shire Natural History series no. 42.