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Parasitic Birds and Their Hosts
Studies in Coevolution
Av Robinson Rothstein, Stephen I. Rothstein m. fl.
Inbunden, 1999
3864 kr
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This book is the first to present a copmprehensive overview of the diverse kinds of birds and interactions involved in avian brood parasitism. This phenomenon has attracted the interests of naturalists and evolutionists since Darwin, yet very few researchers applied modern evolutionary theory and …
Avian Growth and Development
Av J. Matthias Starck, Robert E. Ricklefs
Inbunden, 1998
3681 kr
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Although birds have a rather uniform body plan and physiology, they exhibit marked variation in development type, parental care, and rate of growth. This makes them ideal for studying and understanding evolutionary adaptation. Presenting an integrative perspective of organism biology, ecology, and …
A Red Bird in a Brown Bag
The Function and Evolution of Colorful Plumage in the House Finch
Inbunden, 2002
1243 kr
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This is an account of studies of the function and evolution of colorful plumage in the House Finch. It is also an engaging study on the evolution of sexual selection in birds and a lively portrait of the challenges and constraints of experimental design facing any field investigator working with …
Bird migration
A General Survey
Inbunden, 2001
2856 kr
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The question of how birds migrate over enormous distances with apparently minimal guidance continues to excite both professional and amateur ornithologists. Nearly ten years have elapsed since Peter Berthold, a leading researcher in the field, wrote the first edition of this highly readable and …
Bird Migration
A General Survey
Häftad, 2001
1327 kr
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The question of how birds migrate over enormous distances with apparently minimal guidance continues to excite both professional and amateur ornithologists. Nearly ten years have elapsed since Peter Berthold, a leading researcher in the field, wrote the first edition of this highly readable and …
Avian Incubation
Behaviour, Environment and Evolution
Av DC Deeming
Inbunden, 2001
2691 kr
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This is the first scientific review of all factors affecting incubation in avian nests. These range from nest construction, egg characteristics and patterns of embryonic development. There is an extensive section describing incubation behaviour of parents and embryos, and there are chapters …
The Snow Geese of La Pérouse Bay
Natural Selection in the Wild
Av Fred Cooke, Robert F. Rockwell m. fl.
Inbunden, 1995
1115 kr
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This unique title evaluates the results from one of the most significant long-term studies of birds in the late twentieth century. The authors evaluate the working of natural selection on Snow Goose plumage colour, seasonal timing of breeding, clutch size, egg size and body size.With information …
The Zebra Finch
A Synthesis of Field and Laboratory Studies
Inbunden, 1996
2856 kr
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The Australian Zebra Finch is widely used by researchers and teachers in many scientific disciplines where it is the preferred subject for investigations ranging from anatomy and physiology to behavioural development and evolutionary ecology. This monograph is the first to synthesize the …
Bird Population Studies
Relevance to Conservation and Management
Häftad, 1993
1408 kr
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There are more than one-thousand species of threatened birds in the world, while many others are valued for sport and some are serious pests. All these bird populations require management of one kind or another. This volume reviews our current understanding of avian population dynamics and explores …
The Oystercatcher
From Individuals to Populations
Inbunden, 1996
2856 kr
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This book reviews what is known about the behaviour and population ecology of a popular shorebird, from a scientific conservation perspective. The plight of this bird highlights the many conflicts of interest in coastal zones, between human activities such as shellfishing, land reclamation, barrage …
Partnerships in Birds
The Study of Monogamy
Häftad, 1996
1500 kr
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Some birds mate for life, while others have many partners. In this book, fourteen studies are brought together to compare different partnership patterns from ecological and evolutionary perspectives. The subjects have been chosen to include the same species living in different habitats …
Harriers of the World
Their Behaviour and Ecology
Häftad, 2000
1500 kr
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Harriers are a charismatic group of birds of prey with a worldwide distribution that have long fascinated bird watchers and scientists. Here for the first time the biology of the world's harriers is treated within one cover, in readily accessible language. There are detailed comparisons of northern …
Bird-Parasite Interactions
Ecology, Evolution and Behaviour
Av J. E. Loye, M. Zuk
Inbunden, 1991
2856 kr
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Birds are hosts to many parasites, internal and external. The parasites inevitably form a burden to the host bird and therefore may affect its ability to grow, survive, and reproduce; its behaviour; and the distribution and abundance of the whole species. In consequence, bird-parasite systems have …
Ptilochronology
Feather time and the biology of birds
Inbunden, 2006
2169 kr
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This is the first book to summarize the methods, conceptual issues and results of studies using the interpretation of feather growth rates as an index of nutritional condition in birds. The author has coined the term ptilochronology (literally, 'the study of feather time') to describe this …
Avian Flight
Häftad, 2006
1518 kr
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Bird flight has always intrigued mankind. This book provides an up-to-date account of our existing knowledge on the subject, offering new insights and challenging some established views. A brief history of the science of flight introduces the basic physical principles governing aerial locomotion. …
