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OverviewThe book covers the evolution, biology and natural history of the group of flightless birds that includes ostriches, emus, cassowaries and kiwis - the Ratites and their relatives, the Tinamous. It reviews the scientific studies that have been made of their ecology, behaviour, physiology, husbandary, evolution, mythology and conservation. Each of the 55 species is described in detail, with maps of the present known distribution, accounts their food and nesting habits, calls, field identification, habitat and relationship with humans, including farming. It is the first such comprehensive account of the groups since 1877, and the first to bring together comprehensive information about the tinamous, little known birds of the America. It reviews the long debated subject of the evolution of these groups, highlighting new evidence that has turned many old theories on their head. Both the interested amateur and the professional should find it rewarding to read. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Stephen Davies (, Curtin University of Technology, Western Australia) , Michael. J Bamford , Danika LoomesPublisher: Oxford University Press Imprint: Oxford University Press Dimensions: Width: 19.70cm , Height: 2.60cm , Length: 25.40cm Weight: 0.901kg ISBN: 9780198549963ISBN 10: 0198549962 Pages: 360 Publication Date: 25 April 2002 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: To order  Stock availability from the supplier is unknown. We will order it for you and ship this item to you once it is received by us. Table of ContentsReviewsThe introductory chapters contain some fascinating pieces of information. Bird Study Author InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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