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OverviewIn the present book the Paleogene fossil record of birds is detailed for the first time on a worldwide scale. I have developed the idea for such a project for several years, and think that it is an appropriate moment to present a summary of our c- rent knowledge of the early evolution of modern birds. Meanwhile not only is there a confusing diversity of fossil taxa, but also significant progress has been made concerning an understanding of the higher-level phylogeny of extant birds. Hypotheses which were not considered even a decade ago are now well supported by independent analyses of different data. In several cases these group together morphologically very different avian groups and allow a better understanding of the mosaic character distribution found in Paleogene fossil birds. The book aims at bringing some of this information together, and many of the following data are based on first-hand examination of fossil specimens. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Gerald MayrPublisher: Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Imprint: Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. K Edition: 2009 ed. Dimensions: Width: 15.50cm , Height: 1.80cm , Length: 23.50cm Weight: 0.588kg ISBN: 9783540896272ISBN 10: 3540896279 Pages: 262 Publication Date: 07 April 2009 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsStratigraphy and major fossil localities.- Higher-level phylogeny of extant birds.- Mesozoic Neornithes.- Palaeognathous birds.- Galloanseres.- Aquatic and semiaquatic taxa.- Charadriiformes (shorebirds and allies).- “Core-Gruiformes” (Rails, Cranes, and Allies).- Phoenicopteriformes (flamingos) and Podicipediformes (grebes).- Columbiformes (doves and sandgrouse), Cuculiformes (cuckoos), and other neoavian taxa of uncertain affinities.- “Caprimulgiformes” and Apodiformes (Nightjars and Allies, Swifts, and Hummingbirds).- Cariamae (seriemas and allies).- “Falconiformes” (Diurnal Birds of Prey).- Strigiformes (owls).- Arboreal birds.- Paleogene avifaunas – synopsis of general aspects.ReviewsFrom the reviews: ""This book presents the first detailed review of the Paleogene avian fossil record on a worldwide scale. Included in the book are several black-and-white photos of the actual fossil specimens. Anyone with an interest in avian or Paleogene paleontology will want this book!"" (GrrlScientist, Birdbooker Report 75: Living the Scientific Life, July, 2009) ""The volume is largely made up of commentaries on the skeletal material ! and includes biogeographic and paleoecologic assessments of faunas. ! The book contains photographs of many of the systematically important materials ! . References to previous publications are exhaustively numerous. This is a book for specialists. Summing Up: Recommended. Graduate students and above."" (D. Bardack, Choice, Vol. 47 (3), November, 2009) From the reviews: This book presents the first detailed review of the Paleogene avian fossil record on a worldwide scale. Included in the book are several black-and-white photos of the actual fossil specimens. Anyone with an interest in avian or Paleogene paleontology will want this book! (GrrlScientist, Birdbooker Report 75: Living the Scientific Life, July, 2009) The volume is largely made up of commentaries on the skeletal material ! and includes biogeographic and paleoecologic assessments of faunas. ! The book contains photographs of many of the systematically important materials ! . References to previous publications are exhaustively numerous. This is a book for specialists. Summing Up: Recommended. Graduate students and above. (D. Bardack, Choice, Vol. 47 (3), November, 2009) Author InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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