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Bird migration is one of the most astonishing feats in the natural world. Millions of birds migrate often very large distances to benefit from seasonal resource surpluses and to avoid predators and competitors. The aim of this book is to give an overview of the whole migration phenomenon. The first of the three main sections presents the life histories and migratory habits of nine different ecological categories of birds. The second section investigates the course and timing of flight journeys, flight behaviour, fuel economy, flocking, and the hazards from disorientation and predation. The final section covers bird navigation.
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'The book is packed with information, fascinating facts abound ...' British Birds
Millions of birds migrate large distances to benefit from seasonal resources and to avoid predators and competitors. This book is a complete overview of the migration phenomenon and covers migratory habits of birds, course and timing of flights, navigation, and the hazards of migration.
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- PublisherCambridge University Press
- Publication date1991
- ISBN 10 0521328659
- ISBN 13 9780521328654
- BindingHardcover
- Number of pages427
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Book Description Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Hardcover with dust jacket in fine condition, blind stamp on title page. The aim of this book is to give a general overview of the whole subject of bird migration. After a chapter describing the Earth's climate and ecosystem, the book is divided into three main sections. The first presents the life histories and migratory habits of nine different ecological categories of birds. The second section deals with the course and timing of the flight journeys, flight behavior, fuel economy, flocking, and the hazards from disorientation and predation. The final section covers the ways that birds navigate and shows that this process is still by no means fully understood. Christie, David (Translator). Seller Inventory # 11236
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