Table of Contents

Preface and acknowledgements
1. Introduction and influences
2. Origins
3. Classification and physiology
4. Status and distributions
5. Behavioural traits
6. Territory and species relationships
7. The senses
8. Flight, plumage and moult
9. Feeding ecology
10. Nesting, fledging and dispersal
11. Factors influencing numbers
12. Conservation
13. Folklore, superstitions and culture
14. An island race?
Appendix 1. Scientific names of species mentioned in the text
Appendix 2. Selected examples of prey diversity
Appendix 3. Habitat and food preferences of the main small mammal prey
Appendix 4. Location map of UK Bird Observatories
References
Index

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The first-ever monograph of a beautiful and and captivating nocturnal hunter.

About the Author

Jeff Martin has studied owls for more than 40 years, mainly in Britain, with a particular focus on Tawny and Barn Owls and their ecology. His previous book was Barn Owls in Britain (Whittet Books, 2012).

Reviews

This book is packed with useful information.
*Birdwatching*

The Tawny Owl is a worthy addition to the other owl monographs published by Poyser ... a monograph that will stand the test of time and grace anyone's bookshelves.
*International Owl Society Review*

Jeff Martin has a real passion not just for his subject, but for trying to make a difference for his subject, and I believe he achieves that with this book. So grab yourself a copy, as this is a must-purchase for anyone with a passing interest in owls and wildlife conservation.
*Ibis*