Peterson Reference Guide to Owls of North America and the Caribbean   Owls have been a source of fascination and mystery throughout human history. This book is the most comprehensive, up-to-date guide to the 39 species of owls found in Canada, the United States, Mexico, and the islands of the Caribbean, covering their nesting and migratory ecology, systematics and taxonomy, diet, behavior, distribution, vocalizations, conservation status and more. From widespread, well-known species such as Great Horned and Barn Owls, to poorly understood tropical species like the Crested Owl, Stygian Owl, and Bare-legged Owl, this book is the definitive reference to these enigmatic night-hunters.   Access to online owl vocalizations provided by [Cornell logo]     PETERSON REFERENCE GUIDES offer authoritative, comprehensive information, including detailed text, maps, and superior illustrations. Written by expert authors, the guides are an unparalleled resource for understanding specific groups of animals.    "The Cornell Lab of Ornithology is extremely proud to have supplied the acoustic recordings for this wonderful book. A more comprehensive set of owl vocalizations is available at http://macaulaylibrary.org/guide/voices-of-north-american-owls.

" --John W. Fitzpatrick, Louis Agassiz Fuertes Director, Cornell Lab of Ornithology     Sponsored by the National Wildlife Federation and the Roger Tory Peterson Institute To learn more, visit www.petersonfieldguides.com or scan here. .