{"product_id":"field-guide-to-owls-of-california-and-the-west-volume-93-9780520252806","title":"Field Guide to Owls of California and the West: Volume 93","description":"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, \u003ci\u003eField Guide to Owls of California and the West \u003c\/i\u003edescribes 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. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e* Color plates illustrate each species \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e* Range maps show the western distribution of North America's owls, 14 of which occur in California \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e* Offers tips for finding and watching owls \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e* Gives information on how to design, place, and maintain nest boxes \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e* Describes human attitudes toward owls through history, including in Native American cultures of the West\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eHans Peeters\u003c\/b\u003e, Professor of Biology, Zoology, and Ecology emeritus at Chabot College, is coauthor, with Pam Peeters, of \u003ci\u003eRaptors of California\u003c\/i\u003e (UC Press), with E.W. Jameson, Jr., of \u003ci\u003eMammals of California\u003c\/i\u003e (UC Press) and author of \u003ci\u003eAmerican Hawking\u003c\/i\u003e. His illustrations have appeared in many bird guides including \u003ci\u003eThe American Bird Conservancy's All the Birds of North America, Book of North American Birds, \u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eBirds of South Asia\u003c\/i\u003e. An award-winning painter, two of his depictions of Golden Eagles have appeared on Mexican stamps.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"University of California Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50556246884626,"sku":"9780520252806","price":32.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_2f067b0d-fda6-44dd-b879-525f7fab1327.jpg?v=1731750535","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/field-guide-to-owls-of-california-and-the-west-volume-93-9780520252806","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}