Ghuvad  (Gujarati, Paperback, Soni Hiren)

Owls symbolize fear, knowledge, wisdom, death and religious beliefs in the spiritual world. Owls can serve as an indicator of rare native habitats, local, cultural, and religious beliefs. This book is a systematic compilation of authoritative and standard literature published by world’s renowned ornithologists, researchers, scientists, and amateurs in the field of ornithology and wildlife biology. The book also covers Dr. Hiren B. Soni’s personal observations and published research work in the wild lands of Gujarat, which he has heard, seen, written, and experienced during his 24 years of research as an ornithologist and wildlife biologist. This book covers useful information on owl anatomy, sexual dichotomy, adaptation, flight, feathers, vision, hearing, talon, beak, camouflage, breeding, reproduction, and evolution. The book contains a comprehensive information about owls, symbolism, motifs and myths, deities, knowledge, wisdom, and signs of wisdom and fertility, culture and legends, tribal folklore, mythology and culture, Greek and Roman mythology, English mythology, human effects on owls, personal effects, toxic effects, agricultural impacts, habitat changes, legal protection, environmental indicators, tolerant conservation, mice control, attacks on humans and conservation measures. This book will definitely be a ready reference material and hands-on study guide for students, researchers, scientists, folklore experts and bird conservationists.