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The two volumes of John Wiens' The Ecology of Bird Communities, first published in 1992, have applications and importance to the whole field of ecology. Volume 1,... Læs mere
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This second volume of Ecology of Bird Communities discusses the way in which bird community patterns have been interpreted. Processes and Variations examines how the... Læs mere
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Millions of birds migrate large distances to benefit from seasonal resources and to avoid predators and competitors. This book is a complete overview of the migration phenomenon and... Læs mere
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How and why do birds build? The book shows how birds make nests, bowers for male display and tools. Written for those interested in animal behaviour, and behavioural ecology, it will also be absorbing for architects and engineers interested in structures in the natural world.
Bemærk: Kan ikke leveres før jul.
Woodlands offer birds a wide range of habitats in which to live. But what determines which birds live where, and how can we safeguard and encourage bird populations... Læs mere
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This book explores the relationships between barn owls and their prey, and demonstrates how an understanding of such relationships can help in their conservation. This book is essential reading for anyone interested in ornithology, ecology, conservation and natural history.
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This book reviews comprehensively incubation effects on embryonic development in birds and reptiles and presents the first ever... Læs mere
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Egg laying, feather production and flight are energetically demanding, and birds have evolved distinct metabolic and genetic adaptations to cope. This book... Læs mere
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Birds are important indicators of water quality in wetlands of all descriptions. In this readable account, Milton Weller describes the ecology of wetland birds in terms of resource use providing a wealth of practical and basic information for professionals and keen birders alike.
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Analysing the diving behaviour of seabirds and marine mammals, this book reviews seventy-five years of literature in the field, with an emphasis on the... Læs mere
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An absorbing and unique historical account of the impact of changes in farming methods on the bird populations of British farmland over the past 250 years. This book was first published in 2003.
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A comprehensive illustrated guide to the Old World family of birds inthe HELM IDENTIFICATION series. The Indo-Malayan and Afro-tropicalvarieties are covered, along with the New World... Læs mere