About the Author

Paul A. Johnsgard is Foundation Professor in the School of Biological Sciences at the University of Nebraska, Lincoln. He is the author of "The Pheasants of the World: Biology and Natural History, Second Edition" (Smithsonian, 1999) and "Hawks, Eagles, and Falcons of North America: Biology and Natural History" (Smithsonian, 2001).

Reviews

"I would have to consider this one 'a must.'"--"Birding"

"The most thorough survey of the latest scholarly research on owls in North America."--"New York Review of Books"

"Of the numerous books on North American owls, this is certainly the best and most comprehensive."--"The Wilson Bulletin"

"Johnsgard's book will make fine reading for anyone interested in owls. . . . Of exceptional value are the detailed range maps that allow instant comprehension of species distribution."--"Audobon Naturalist News"

"A useful, well-produced book which will be of great use to any owl enthusiast. . . . This will surely remain a standard work for many years to come."--"Natural History Book Reviews"

"One of the foremost reference books about owls. It includes range maps with each species account, as well as a comprehensive overview of the comparative biology of North American owls."--"Wildbird"

"I would have to consider this one 'a must.'"--"Birding"

"The most thorough survey of the latest scholarly research on owls in North America."--"New York Review of Books"

"Of the numerous books on North American owls, this is certainly the best and most comprehensive."--"The Wilson Bulletin"

"Johnsgard's book will make fine reading for anyone interested in owls. . . . Of exceptional value are the detailed range maps that allow instant comprehension of species distribution."--"Audobon Naturalist News"

"A useful, well-produced book which will be of great use to any owl enthusiast. . . . This will surely remain a standard work for many years to come."--"Natural History Book Reviews"

"One of the foremost reference books about owls. It includes range maps with each species account, as well as a comprehensive overview of the comparative biology of North American owls."--"Wildbird"