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The Little Owl Dries Van Nieuwenhuyse

The Little Owl By Dries Van Nieuwenhuyse

The Little Owl by Dries Van Nieuwenhuyse

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This book is an invaluable synthesis of substantial literature regarding the Little Owl, discussing its wide-ranging ecology, genetics and subspecies and population status, outlining a monitoring program for its conservation. Features an outstanding bibliography of literature, listing publications dated from 1769 to the present, including Russian,French, Dutch, German, Spanish and Italian.

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The Little Owl: Conservation, Ecology and Behavior of Athene Noctua by Dries Van Nieuwenhuyse

Our understanding of the basic biology of owls is poor compared to that of other bird species. The Little Owl, Athene noctua, has become one of the best models for biological and conservation research, due to its commonness and the fact that it occupies nest-boxes very easily. In this unique book the authors synthesise the substantial literature, and detail current information regarding the Little Owl. They discuss its wide-ranging ecology, genetics and subspecies and population status by country. In addition, they outline a strategy and monitoring program for its conservation. The book features an outstanding bibliography of literature on the Little Owl, listing publications dated from 1769 to 2007, in many languages, including Russian, English, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian and Dutch. Whilst being an invaluable resource for academic researchers, its straightforward style holds undoubted appeal for amateurs and enthusiasts.

The Little Owl Reviews

Review of the hardback: ' Van Nieuwenhuyse and his co-authors have certainly given us a fascinating read. However, the most impressive aspect of this book is the huge amount of work the authors did to cover almost all the literature ever published in every type of source if you want to know anything about the Little Owl, this book probably contains the information you seek, while clues are also offered to some as-yet-unanswered questions.' Ibis
Review of the hardback: 'The book comprehensively covers all aspects of the Little Owl's life, including sections on history, conservation, breeding biology, behaviour, habitat, food, distribution, taxonomy and world population. In other words virtually everything you would want to know about the species may be found here.' Scottish Birds
Review of the hardback: 'This wonderful monograph draws on an astonishing 1900 references and decades of fieldwork, accumulated by three enthusiastic, leading 'owlologists'. You can feel the authors' passion for this species on every page The Little Owl is a 'must-have' for anyone who has become spellbound by this charming and charismatic species.' Peregrine
'A must have for those with an interest in the little owl or owls in general.' Birdbooker Report (guardian.co.uk)

About Dries Van Nieuwenhuyse

Dries Van Nieuwenhuyse lectures on orporate performance management at EHSAL Management School in Brussels. He is a serious amateur naturalist and has studied owls and shrikes for 27 years. Jean-Claude Genot completed his PhD on the ecology of the Little Owl at the University of Burgundy. He currently manages nature conservation in the regional park of Vosges du Nord and has monitored the Little Owl in this region since 1984. David Johnson has worked in natural resource conservation for 29 years and has written two books on owls, wildlife and fisheries. He is currently Executive Director of the Global Owl Project.

Table of Contents

1. Introduction; 2. History and traditions; 3. Taxonomy and genetics; 4. Morphology and body characteristics; 5. Distribution, population estimates and trends; 6. Habitat; 7. Diet; 8. Breeding season; 9. Behaviour; 10. Population regulation; 11. Conservation; 12. Research priorities; 13. Monitoring plan for the Little Owl; 14. Citizen conservation and volunteer work on Little Owls the past, present and future; 15. Literature cited; 16. Appendices.

Additional information

NPB9780521886789
9780521886789
0521886783
The Little Owl: Conservation, Ecology and Behavior of Athene Noctua by Dries Van Nieuwenhuyse
Dries Van Nieuwenhuyse
New
Hardback
Cambridge University Press
2008-09-18
628
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