What an Owl Knows: The New Science of the World's Most Enigmatic Birds by Jennifer Ackerman
Nonfiction
What it’s about: Science writer Ackerman discusses the biology and history of owls around the globe, those mysterious symbols of wisdom and knowledge (and Harry Potter fame).
Reviewers say: “There's fascinating trivia on every page (owls perform "sophisticated mathematical computations" to pinpoint prey by sound, and some owl attacks on humans may be attempts to play), making for a revelatory glimpse into the lives of the "enigmatic" raptors. Bird lovers will be enthralled” (Publishers Weekly).
Suggestion: If you listen to the audio version, also get the book for the owl pictures; if you read the book, get the audio for the owl sounds.
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