Bird Migration: A General Survey - Couverture rigide

Tomlinson, Tricia

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 0198546920 ISBN 13 : 9780198546924

Editeur : Oxford University Press, 1993

Synopsis

This study describes the science of bird migration. Not merely describing the incredible stamina and navigation skills of birds in their seasonal movements, Peter Berthold also discusses recent ideas, hypotheses, experimental results and methods in this field. There are 12 chapters, including information on types of migration, migratory behaviour, physiological adaptations, orientation mechanisms and navigation, and conservation needs of migrants. For birdwatchers and naturalists, as well as professional ornithologists, this book should give an appreciation and understanding of migrating birds. Peter Berthold is the editor of "Orientation in birds".

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

The question of how birds migrate over enormous distances with apparently minimal guidance continues to excite both professional and amateur ornithologists. Nearly ten years have elapsed since Peter Berthold, a leading researcher in the field, wrote the first edition of this highly readable and fascinating book. During that time the field has advanced by strides, so that this new edition has been extensively revised, expanded, and updated. No other book exists that brings together the vast amount of information that is available on the subject of bird migration, so that the book will be an inspiration to birdwatchers, naturalists, and ornithologists alike.

Revue de presse

The whole book is an excellent review of recent scientific research. (Glasgow Naturalist)

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Oxford University Press
• Date d'édition: 1993
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0198546920
• ISBN 13: 9780198546924
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 249
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: Messaggerie Libri; ufficio.anagrafiche@meli.it; ; Via Verdi, 8; Assago Milano; Italie