The Kestrel

Ecology, Behaviour and Conservation of an Open-Land Predator

Inbunden, Engelska, 2020

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Beskrivning

Widespread across open lands and cities of Europe, Africa, and Asia, the common kestrel (Falco tinnunculus) is one of the most abundant and studied birds of prey. This book brings together and synthesises the results of research on kestrels for professional ornithologists and scientists that seek to consolidate a vast body of literature. It is also a reference for those readers who may not have the depth of scientific knowledge to navigate new fields of scientific enquiry. It examines many aspects of the species' biology, from the reproductive strategies to the behavioural and demographic adaptations to changes of environmental conditions. It also discusses the roles of physiology and immunology in mediating the adaptability of kestrels to the ongoing environmental changes with a particular focus on contaminants. This volume presents new and exciting avenues of research on the ecology and behaviour of the common kestrel.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2020-08-27
Mått:179 x 250 x 15 mm
Vikt:580 g
Format:Inbunden
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:222
Förlag:Cambridge University Press
ISBN:9781108470629

Utforska kategorier

Fågelböcker inom Djur och Natur
Biovetenskap inom Naturvetenskap och teknik
Zoologi inom Naturvetenskap och teknik

Mer om författaren

David Costantini is Professor of Conservation Physiology at the Muséum National d'Histoire Naturelle in Paris, France. His main research interests have focussed on the physiological mechanisms mediating life-history variation and functions in animal ecology and conservation. Giacomo Dell'Omo is President of Ornis italica, a non-profit Italian association for research and education on environmental issues. His main research interests have focussed on the behaviour, ecology, and ecotoxicology of birds. He is currently involved in projects relating to many species including kestrels as favourite.

Recensioner i media

'… rich in material, precise and excitingly written …' Nils Weinberg, Kritische Justiz

Innehållsförteckning

1. Systematics and evolution of kestrels; 2. Feeding ecology; 3. Habitat use; 4. Breeding density and nest site selection; 5. Colourations, sexual selection and mating behavior; 6. The reproductive cycle: from egg laying to offspring care; 7. Ecological physiology and immunology; 8. Environmental toxicology; 9. Movement ecology; 10. Conservation status and population dynamics.