The briefest glimpse of this beautiful bird swooping across a field
reassures us that all is well in our beloved countryside-but is
that really the case? With its universal appeal, it is no surprise
that the barn owl is one of the most studied birds in the world. In
this book Jeff Martin has compiled both his own research findings
and those of the world's leading experts to give a detailed insight
into the barn owl's fascinating lifestyle and behaviours. The barn
owl Tyto alba belongs to the worldwide genus of Tyto, which
presently comprises some 12 species of barn owl and 13 other
closely related species. How this family of birds has managed to
spread itself around the world has been a puzzle to ornithologists
for many years, and Jeff is the first one to address this question
formally by presenting some thought-provoking theories. He also
discusses the origins of the name and the history that has brought
the barn owl to the forefront of wildlife conservation. The more we
learn about barn owls the more we need to look at their
environment. How fragile is their future? How dependent is their
existence on our conservation efforts? Jeff explores the issues and
discusses possible longer-term strategies to ensure that barn owls
will continue to thrive in Britain. If we get things right for the
barn owl, our countryside will benefit too.
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