Ornithology,9781464184369

Ornithology

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Edition: 4th
ISBN13: 9781464184369
ISBN10: 1464184364
Format: Hardcover
Pub. Date: 2019-02-11
Publisher(s): W. H. Freeman
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Summary

Ornithology, 4th Edition is a comprehensive introductory text covering a wide scope of topics essential for understanding the field of ornithology. This new edition infuses the most current research and a more conceptual approach alongside an evolutionary perspective. The 4th edition retains its hallmark readability, as well as a well updated narrative and bibliography with the latest scientific content and references.

The 4th edition will be the first in full color in both art and design and will include over 400 color photographs. The updated design is clean, colorful, approachable, and easy to use as a narrative or study reference.

New pedagogical elements reinforce key concepts new end of chapter assessment questions allow students to evaluate their learning. The 4th edition is the best yet, during both a student’s first read, and when revisited as a reference.

Table of Contents

Part 1 Origin and Diversity

Chapter 1 The Diversity of Birds


Chapter 2 Evolutionary Origin


Chapter 3 Phylogeny and Systematics



Part 2 Form and Function


Chapter 4 Feathers


Chapter 5 Flight


Chapter 6 Physiology



Part 3 Behavior


Chapter 7 Senses, Brains, and Intelligence


Chapter 8 Vocalizations


Chapter 9 Annual Cycles


Chapter 10 Migration and Navigation


Chapter 11 Social Behavior



Part 4 Reproduction


Chapter 12 Bird Sex


Chapter 13 Sexual Selection


Chapter 14 Breeding Systems


Chapter 15 Nests and Incubation


Chapter 16 Parents and Their Offspring


Chapter 17 Life Histories



Part 5 Ecology and Conservation


Chapter 18 Populations


Chapter 19 Speciation


Chapter 20 Communities


Chapter 21 Conservation

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