The first book to approach the morphological, physiological and behavioral development of birds from an ecological and evolutionary perspective. Following the natural development from embyro to mature bird, it covers traditional topics such as breeding biology, egg and clutch size, and breeding success, but integrates these subjects with recent information on energetics, thermoregulation, and mortality rates. This approach allows new insights into previously unrelated phenomena such as mate recognition, navigational ability, song, sibling aggression and fratricide.
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Seller: -OnTimeBooks-, Phoenix, AZ, U.S.A.
Condition: good. A copy that has been read, remains in good condition. All pages are intact, and the cover is intact. The spine and cover show signs of wear. Pages can include notes and highlighting and show signs of wear, and the copy can include "From the library of" labels or previous owner inscriptions. 100% GUARANTEE! Shipped with delivery confirmation, if you're not satisfied with purchase please return item! Ships via media mail. Seller Inventory # OTV.0471903450.G
Seller: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.
Condition: Good. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Seller Inventory # 8582408-6
Seller: N. Fagin Books, Chicago, IL, U.S.A.
1984. Natural History, Birds. John Wiley and Sons, 315 p., very good pictorial boards, no jacket. Seller Inventory # 1017827955
Seller: Bookplate, Chestertown, MD, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. Clean, unmarked, sharp corners, firm hinges, shiny boards. BP/Birds. Seller Inventory # ABE-1643686251872
Seller: Anybook.com, Lincoln, United Kingdom
Condition: Poor. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. In poor condition, suitable as a reading copy. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,700grams, ISBN:0471903450. Seller Inventory # 3744654
Quantity: 1 available
Seller: YattonBookShop PBFA, Yatton, United Kingdom
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Green glazed card boards with white lettering to spine and front. Boards are generally in very good order. No particular bumping or wear to corners or edges. Spine has mild bumping to ends. Very slight brown stain to spine edge of endpages. Textblock is tight, bright and clean. 315 pp. Additional photos are available upon request. When securely packed this item will weigh in the region of 699g. Unless specifically mentioned, all our books are photographed so you can see what you are buying. ABE may, however, display a stock image whilst processing ours. (YBP Ref: 034712:13h) Size: 8vo - over 73/4" - 93/4" Tall Language: ENG 699 G. Book. Seller Inventory # 034712
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Seller: Amazing Book Company, Liphook, United Kingdom
Hardback. Condition: Fine. First Edition. THE GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT OF BIRDS Raymond J. O'Connor. John Wiley & Sons, Chichester. 1984 First edition ISBN 0471903450 316pp Hardback. This copy is in mint unread condition bound in illustrated laminated boards, a dust wrapper is not called for. The text block is unmarked, tight, white, bright and square. This book synthesis the most recent information on bird growth patterns and applies it systematically to the morphological, physiological and behavioural development of birds. the text follows the natural pattern of development from hatching to mature bird, but highlights how each specialist adaptation in structure and behaviour is closely related to ecological pressures. Ref PP4. Seller Inventory # 014488
Quantity: 1 available
Seller: Richard Sylvanus Williams (Est 1976), WINTERTON, United Kingdom
Hardback. Condition: VG+. Dust Jacket Condition: No DW. Reprint with Corrections. Glazed illustrated boards. Book is in very good plus condition with very minor signs of wear and/or age. Seller Inventory # jbc002.bir
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Seller: Chapter 1, Johannesburg, GAU, South Africa
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Signed by Author(s)The boards are shelf rubbed.Previous owner's inscriptions.Some foxing.Signed.Tightly bound.EK. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services. signed. Seller Inventory # pc55
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Seller: Hawkridge Books, Bakewell, United Kingdom
VERY GOOD HARDBACK COPY IN GREEN BOARDS - NO DUSTWRAP. NAME AND DATE PRINTED NEATLY ON FRONT PASTE-DOWN. A WILEY- INTERSCIENCE PUBLICATION. CONTENTS: PATTERNS OF AVIAN DEVELOPMENT, NESTS, FROM EGG., TO HATCHING, SENSES AND BEHAVIOUR, GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT, PLUMAGE, MOULT AND OTHER DIFFERENTIAL DEVELOPMENT, MAINTENANCE OF BODY TEMPERATURE, FEEDING, IMPRINTING, PARENTAL CARE AND FAMILY LIFE, MORTALITY OF EGGS AND YOUNG, INSTINCT AND YOUNG, THE DEVELOPMENT OF SONG, MIGRATION AND DISPERSAL, GROWING UP AND GROWING OLD. Seller Inventory # 19244