Field Guide to Owls of California and the West

By: Hans J. Peeters

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Paperback | 9 October 2007 | Edition Number 1

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Most owls are almost perfectly adapted to life in the dark. Their vaguely humanoid faces reflect the spectacular evolution of their hearing and vision, which has made flight, romance, and predation possible in the near absence of light. This accessible guide, full of intriguing anecdotes, covers all 19 species of owls occurring in North America. More than an identification guide, Field Guide to Owls of California and the West describes the biology and behavior of owls to make finding and identifying them easier and watching them more enjoyable. The guide also explores the conservation challenges that owls face and tells how owls provide insights to scientists working in fields from technology to health.

* Color plates illustrate each species

* Range maps show the western distribution of North America's owls, 14 of which occur in California

* Offers tips for finding and watching owls

* Gives information on how to design, place, and maintain nest boxes

* Describes human attitudes toward owls through history, including in Native American cultures of the West

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Preface	p. xi
Introduction	p. 1
What Is an Owl?	p. 2
Owls in California and the West	p. 5
An Owl's Body	p. 11
An Owl's Head	p. 12
Senses	p. 17
Vision	p. 17
Hearing	p. 23
Touch	p. 25
Voice	p. 26
Skeleton and Legs	p. 28
Wings	p. 32
Feathers	p. 35
Silent Flight	p. 35
Thermoregulation	p. 38
Plumage	p. 39
Hygiene	p. 41
Parasites	p. 46
Deconstructing a Mouse	p. 46
Digestive System	p. 46
Pellet Analysis	p. 49
An Owl's Life	p. 53
Predators and Predator Avoidance	p. 54
Predators of Owls	p. 54
Going Undetected	p. 56
Mobbing	p. 59
Defensive Behavior	p. 63
Hunting and Eating	p. 65
Feeding	p. 69
Owl Foods	p. 71
Owl Ecology	p. 72
Reproduction	p. 79
Territoriality	p. 79
Pair Formation and Courtship	p. 80
Nests and Eggs	p. 83
Young and Their Care	p. 87
Dispersal and Migration	p. 91
Finding and Watching Owls	p. 95
Finding Owls	p. 96
When to Look for Owls	p. 96
Where to Look for Owls	p. 97
Direct Evidence: Songs, Calls, and Deceptions	p. 100
Circumstantial Evidence	p. 104
Finding Owl Nests	p. 112
Watching Owls	p. 115
Owl Photography	p. 117
Owl Identification	p. 118
Owls and Humans	p. 123
Attitudes Past and Present	p. 124
Native Californians and Owls	p. 126
Owls in the Modern World	p. 128
The Barn Owl Industries	p. 130
Owl Conservation	p. 134
Owls in Trouble	p. 134
Hazards to All Owls	p. 144
Living with Owls	p. 148
Nest Boxes	p. 149
Wildlife Rehabilitation	p. 153
Species Accounts	p. 157
Overview	p. 158
Identification Key	p. 159
Range Maps	p. 161
Barn Owl	p. 162
Flammulated Owl	p. 169
Western Screech-Owl	p. 174
Eastern Screech-Owl	p. 180
Whiskered Screech-Owl	p. 184
Great Horned Owl	p. 188
Snowy Owl	p. 195
Northern Hawk Owl	p. 200
Northern Pygmy-Owl	p. 204
Ferruginous Pygmy-Owl	p. 213
Elf Owl	p. 217
Burrowing Owl	p. 221
Spotted Owl	p. 229
Barred Owl	p. 235
Great Gray Owl	p. 240
Long-eared Owl	p. 247
Short-eared Owl	p. 253
Boreal Owl	p. 261
Northern Saw-whet Owl	p. 265
Glossary	p. 275
References	p. 281
Index	p. 305
Additional Captions	p. 324
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