The ruff is a species of bird whose elaborate breeding behaviour has fascinated ornithologists for decades. Their communal display ground, or leks, provide an extreme example of a social system widespread in birds and other animals, in which brilliantly plumaged males seemingly compete for the attention of passing females. In this book, Johan van Rhijn explores this complex and intricate behavioural pattern, both to lay bare the details of the players private lives, and to provide a means of exploring the wider variety of wader breeding systems. Strands of evidence for all aspects of the ruff's life, in and out of the breeding season, come together to give an insight into this important area of biology. Specialists and birdwatchers alike will find this text of interest.
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Vendeur : Frey Fine Books, Rougemont, NC, Etats-Unis
Hardcover. Etat : Fine. Etat de la jaquette : Near Fine. Iam Willis (illustrateur). 1st edition. 1st edition thus, 1991. A Fine book in a Near Fine dust jacket. 8vo., 209 pp., bound in publishers grey cloth with illustrated dust jacket. Minor signs of shelf wear only; text appears unmarked. Dust jacket now protected in mylar sleeve. haven 3/26. N° de réf. du vendeur 38223
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Vendeur : BookAddiction (IOBA, IBooknet), Canterbury, Royaume-Uni
Hardcover. Etat : Very Good. Etat de la jaquette : N/A. Willis, Ian (illustrateur). 1st Edition. First edition, first impression. xii, 210pp, with sketches, black white illustrations, tables and figures in text. Grey paper-covered boards with gilt titles to spine. 8vo. Tiny indentation on the lower edge of the front cover else neat, clean, bright and tight throughout. In its original dust wrapper, not price clipped, just a little shelf worn and lightly bumped at spine ends. N° de réf. du vendeur 043191
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Vendeur : Alexander's Books, Royal Leamington Spa, Royaume-Uni
Hardcover. Etat : Fine. Etat de la jaquette : Fine. Ian Willis (illustrateur). 1st Edition. First edition, first printing. Large octavo hardback. 224 pp. illustrated Fine condition in Fine unclipped dust jacket (clear laminated to the cover for protection. No inscriptions Nice copy. N° de réf. du vendeur 088376
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Vendeur : Pendleburys - the bookshop in the hills, Llanwrda, Royaume-Uni
Hardcover. Etat : Near Fine. Etat de la jaquette : Near Fine. 1st Edition. hardback, octavo, a well preserved and tightly bound copy with a clean and unmarked text and in a near fine pictorial dust jacket. Illustrated, xii + 209pp. N° de réf. du vendeur 295141
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Vendeur : Pendleburys - the bookshop in the hills, Llanwrda, Royaume-Uni
Hardcover. Etat : Near Fine. Etat de la jaquette : Near Fine. 1st Edition. hardback, octavo, a well preserved and tightly bound copy with a clean and unmarked text and in a near fine pictorial dust jacket which is protected in a non-adhesive archival film sleeve. Illustrated, xii + 209pp. N° de réf. du vendeur 290475
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Vendeur : PEMBERLEY NATURAL HISTORY BOOKS BA, ABA, Iver, Royaume-Uni
Etat : Very Good. xii, 209, text figs, line drawings. . HB. Vg in d/w (spine faded). Light foxing to edges of text block. First edition. Illustrated by Ian Willis. The ruff offers an extreme example of a social system widespread in birds and other animals; brilliantly plumaged males compete on communal display grounds or leks for the attention of the more drab females. This monograph explores the fascinating and elaborate breeding behaviour of this intriguing bird, and places it in context with other wader species. [9780856610622]. N° de réf. du vendeur S65010
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Vendeur : Calluna Books, Morpeth, Royaume-Uni
Hardcover. Etat : Near Fine. Etat de la jaquette : Very Good. Willis, Ian (illustrateur). 1st Edition. Book - near fine, dust jacket - very good. N° de réf. du vendeur 005405
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Vendeur : Coch-y-Bonddu Books Ltd, MACHYNLLETH, Royaume-Uni
ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 1991). 1991 1st edition. 8vo (160 x 240mm). Pp209. B/w photographs and illustrations, charts, tables, maps, extensive bibliography. Grey boards, spine titled in gilt. Very good in dust-wrapper. "The Ruff is a fascinating species whose elaborate breeding behaviour has captivated ornithologists for decades. Their communal display grounds, or Leks, provide an extreme example of a social system widespread in birds and other animals, in which brilliantly plumaged males seemingly compete for the attention of passing females. In this book, Johan van Rhijn explores this complex and intricate drama, both to lay bare the details of the players' private lives, and to provide a means of exploring the wider variety of wader breeding systems. Strands of evidence for all aspects of the Ruff's life, in and out of the breeding season, come together to give a thought-provoking insight into this important area of biology. Specialists and bird-watchers alike will have much to learn from this intriguing story and the insights it provides." Chapters include: The lek site; Territories; Satellite males; Marginal males; Plumage diversity; Females on leks; Mating; Alternative male strategies; Breeding habitat; Parental care; Development of the chicks; Distribution; Diet and foraging; Moult; Migration; Costs and time-schedules; Do females nest near the leks which they visit?; Taxonomic relationships; Courtship and mating pattern; Variation in size and plumage; The ancestors and their contrasting social lives. . N° de réf. du vendeur 36193
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Vendeur : Parrot Books, Hemel Hempstead, HERT, Royaume-Uni
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Vendeur : Stella & Rose's Books, PBFA, Tintern, MON, Royaume-Uni
Hardback. Etat : Fine. Etat de la jaquette : Fine. Willis, Ian (illustrateur). First edition. 1st 1991. Nearly fine condition in a nearly fine dustwrapper. A fascinating species whose elaborate breeding behaviour has captivated ornithologists for decades. B/w photos and drawings. Packaged with care and promptly dispatched! N° de réf. du vendeur 1803462
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