barn owl

An introduction to the physical characteristics, behavior, and habitat of barn owls.

A barn owl completes the hazardous journey to adulthood and independence.

A riddle asking the reader to guess which animal is being described precedes information about different parts of a barn owl's body, how it behaves, and where it lives.

Describes the physical characteristics, hunting, feeding, nesting, mating, and moulting of the barn owl, as well as the nine different species.

One winter, a grandfather and his small grandchild find an owl roost, open owl pellets, install a nest box and watch patiently until spring when they are rewarded with the sight of owls, hunting in their fields and feeding a family in the box they have provided.

Tells the story of an injured barn owlet who was cared for by an owl laboratory assistant for over two decades. Describes the bond that developed between the woman and the owl and how the owl later saved her life.

Depicts a barn owl feeding, growing, and learning to hunt and fly during the first year of its life.

Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, and habitat of barn owls.

Describes a year in the life of a North American barn owl as he catches prey, mates, raises his young, and survives the harsh winter.

Provides detailed information about the endangered Barn Owl and describes its nocturnal existence and behavior focusing on its habitat, hunting, courtship, and survival. Describes their role as a predator in controlling the rodent population and the danger to their existence caused by rodent poisons, lack of nesting sites, and human encroachment. Includes color photos and an index.