Spotted Thick-Knee (Paperback)

Langue : anglais

Edité par Independently Published, 2026

9798181545113

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Paperback. Cryptic in appearance yet highly adapted to life in open landscapes, this detailed encyclopedia explores the biology, behavior, ecology, and environmental significance of one of Africa's most fascinating nocturnal ground birds. Combining scientific understanding with accessible explanations, the book presents a comprehensive examination of identification, feeding ecology, habitat relationships, breeding behavior, predator avoidance, and the conservation challenges affecting open-country bird species.Readers are introduced to the species' distinctive physical characteristics, including plumage patterning, eye structure, leg anatomy, posture, vocalizations, and field identification features that support camouflage and survival within grasslands, savannas, dry riverbeds, coastal flats, and semi-arid environments. Detailed chapters examine the evolutionary significance of cryptic coloration and body structure in reducing visibility to predators during daylight resting periods.The handbook closely investigates nocturnal behavior, highlighting nighttime movement patterns, sensory adaptation, vocal communication, territorial awareness, and the environmental conditions that influence activity levels after sunset. Discussions on low-light hunting behavior and habitat use reveal how the species balances concealment, foraging efficiency, and predator detection across exposed landscapes.Extensive sections focus on feeding ecology, examining insect predation, small vertebrate consumption, opportunistic feeding strategies, and the ecological relationships between ground-dwelling birds and open-land ecosystems. The encyclopedia explores prey selection, seasonal food availability, water dependence, and the species' role within natural food webs and insect-control systems.Breeding biology chapters provide detailed insight into courtship displays, nest-site selection, egg camouflage, incubation behavior, chick development, parental care, and the remarkable anti-predator strategies used to protect vulnerable offspring. Readers will gain understanding of distraction displays, motionless defensive behavior, vocal alarm systems, and habitat-based survival tactics that reduce predation risk.Additional discussions examine environmental pressures including habitat degradation, agricultural expansion, overgrazing, road mortality, disturbance from human activity, climate variability, and declining habitat quality across open ecosystems. Conservation chapters focus on habitat protection, ecological monitoring, sustainable land management, public awareness, and broader biodiversity preservation efforts aimed at maintaining healthy populations of ground-nesting birds.Written for birdwatchers, ornithology enthusiasts, wildlife photographers, conservation supporters, students, and readers interested in nocturnal bird ecology and African wildlife, this encyclopedia offers a balanced and informative exploration of a species admired for both its remarkable camouflage and ecological adaptability. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

N° de réf. du vendeur 9798181545113

Titre
Spotted Thick-Knee (Paperback)
Auteur
Mark O. Angela
Éditeur
Independently Published
Année de publication
2026
État de l'article
new
Reliure
Paperback
Langue
anglais
ISBN à 13 chiffres
9798181545113

CitiRetail

Stevenage, Royaume-Uni

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