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OverviewA concise but comprehensive introduction to the biology of birds, one of the most widely studied taxonomic groups. The book starts with the controversial question of the dinosaur origins of birds and their subsequent evolution. Development, anatomy, and physiology are then discussed followed by chapters devoted to avian reproduction, ecology, and behaviour. Sections dealing with aspects of bird/human relationships and bird conservation give the book an applied context. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Graham Scott (Department of Biological Sciences, University of Hull, UK)Publisher: Oxford University Press Imprint: Oxford University Press Dimensions: Width: 19.00cm , Height: 1.00cm , Length: 24.70cm Weight: 0.421kg ISBN: 9780198569978ISBN 10: 0198569971 Pages: 176 Publication Date: 03 June 2010 Audience: College/higher education , Undergraduate , Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Out of Print Availability: In Print  Limited stock is available. It will be ordered for you and shipped pending supplier's limited stock. Table of ContentsPreface 1: Evolution of birds 2: Feathers and flight 3: Movement: migration and navigation 4: Eggs, nests and chicks 5: Reproduction 6: Foraging and avoiding predation 7: Populations, communities and conservation IndexReviews[A] well produced volume, and a useful reference for both university students and keener birdwatchers. BBC Wildlife Magazine Combining the threads of biology, ecology, behaviour and conservation, this is an exceptional one-stop shop for anyone who wants to know more about birds. BTO News ...an excellent digest of its subject, combining as it does the long back catalogue of ornithological research with a pleasing range of recent developments ... a well-produced volume, and a useful reference for both university students and keener birdwatchers. Dominic Couzens, BBC Wildlife The text is certainly very readable, is bang up to date, and usefully provides 'key references' and 'concepts' as notes in the margin, where relevant. I also liked the 'flight path feature', which provides clear cross-referencing to other sections of the book with related topics. Ian Carter, British Birds [A] well produced volume, and a useful reference for both university students and keener birdwatchers. BBC Wildlife Magazine Combining the threads of biology, ecology, behaviour and conservation, this is an exceptional one-stop shop for anyone who wants to know more about birds. BTO News ...an excellent digest of its subject, combining as it does the long back catalogue of ornithological research with a pleasing range of recent developments ... a well-produced volume, and a useful reference for both university students and keener birdwatchers. Dominic Couzens, BBC Wildlife Author InformationDr Graham Scott is currently a lecturer in the Department of Biological Sciences at the university of Hull. He teaches ornithology, ecology and animal behaviour at undergraduate level and has a range of research interests. He is committed to the development of teaching at university level. With a life-long passion for birding he is fascinated by all aspects of ornithology. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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