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Book of birds : introduction to ornithology

Title
Book of birds : introduction to ornithology / John Faaborg ; illustrations by Claire Faaborg.
ISBN
9781623497767
1623497760
9781623497774
Edition
First edition.
Publication
College Station : Texas A&M University Press, [2020]
Physical Description
455 : illustrations (chiefly color), color maps ; 27 cm.
Summary
"In this beautifully illustrated volume, Faaborg's approachable writing style will engage students and birders alike while introducing them to the study of the evolution, taxonomy, anatomy, physiology, diversity, and behavior of birds. With its unique focus on ecology, the text emphasizes birds' relationships with the environment and other species while showing the amazing diversity of avian life"-- Provided by publisher.
Other formats
Online version: Faaborg, John, Book of birds College Station : Texas A&M University Press, 2020.
Format
Books
Language
English
Added to Catalog
December 22, 2020
Series
Gideon Lincecum nature and environment series.
Gideon Lincecum nature & environment series
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents
An Introduction to Ornithology
General Traits of an Avian Flying Machine
Flight
Speciation and Radiation
Constraints on Avian Diversity
Systematics and Taxonomy: Classifying Birds
Foraging Behavior
Adaptations for Survival in Extreme Environments
Migration
Anatomy and Physiology of Reproduction
General Patterns of Reproductive Behavior
Adaptive Variation in Avian Reproduction
Economic and Cultural Values of Birds.
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