Published by The Condor, 1999
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Pamphlet. Condition: Very Good. Vol 101, pp. 771-782, Illlus, Extracted from orig vol, begins with title page, trimmed & stapled, thus is like a pamphlet, VG.
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Published by Taylor & Francis Ltd, 2026
ISBN 10: 1041142293 ISBN 13: 9781041142294
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Language: English
Published by Taylor and Francis Ltd, GB, 2026
ISBN 10: 1041142293 ISBN 13: 9781041142294
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Paperback. Condition: New. This book explores the remarkable journeys that ducks, geese, and swans undertake each year in search of suitable migratory stopover and wintering habitats. It delves into the seasonal challenges that dictate the lives of waterfowl, highlighting their mobility, evolved behaviors, and nutritional strategies that allow them to be successful in an ever-changing world. The narrative combines scientific insights with field observations, offering a detailed understanding of the remarkable adaptations of this heavily studied group of birds and the conservation efforts undertaken to ensure their sustainability.The book discusses the major migratory routes in North America, such as the Atlantic, Mississippi, Central, and Pacific Flyways, and how waterfowl rely on diverse wetlands and anthropogenically influenced landscapes as critical habitat. The importance of these habitats for feeding and resting is emphasized, as is the growing pressure from habitat loss and climate change.In addition, the book examines the unique behaviors of waterfowl during the non-breeding period. It shows that wintering areas are not just endpoints of migration but vital ecosystems where birds prepare for the next breeding cycle. The book also explains current conservation efforts aimed at non-breeding habitats, with a final chapter on future challenges and opportunities for waterfowl conservation.Overall, the book serves as a thoroughly researched synthesis of our historical and contemporary understanding of waterfowl as a group of species that have captivated humans for centuries and motivated unmatched levels of conservation investment. By weaving information on movement patterns, behaviors, habitat use, nutritional requirements, survival, and management strategies to address current and future threats, it underscores the interconnectedness of landscapes and the urgent need to protect them. Readers are left with a greater appreciation for the complexity of waterfowl during the nonbreeding period and the challenges waterfowl face in an increasingly human-altered world.
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Condition: New. Dr. Bart M. Ballard holds the C. Berdon and Rolanette Lawrence Endowed Chair in Waterfowl Research with the Caesar Kleberg Wildlife Research Institute at Texas A&M University-Kingsville. He also serves as chair of the Department of Rangeland a.
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Language: English
Published by Taylor and Francis Ltd, GB, 2026
ISBN 10: 1041142293 ISBN 13: 9781041142294
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Paperback. Condition: New. This book explores the remarkable journeys that ducks, geese, and swans undertake each year in search of suitable migratory stopover and wintering habitats. It delves into the seasonal challenges that dictate the lives of waterfowl, highlighting their mobility, evolved behaviors, and nutritional strategies that allow them to be successful in an ever-changing world. The narrative combines scientific insights with field observations, offering a detailed understanding of the remarkable adaptations of this heavily studied group of birds and the conservation efforts undertaken to ensure their sustainability.The book discusses the major migratory routes in North America, such as the Atlantic, Mississippi, Central, and Pacific Flyways, and how waterfowl rely on diverse wetlands and anthropogenically influenced landscapes as critical habitat. The importance of these habitats for feeding and resting is emphasized, as is the growing pressure from habitat loss and climate change.In addition, the book examines the unique behaviors of waterfowl during the non-breeding period. It shows that wintering areas are not just endpoints of migration but vital ecosystems where birds prepare for the next breeding cycle. The book also explains current conservation efforts aimed at non-breeding habitats, with a final chapter on future challenges and opportunities for waterfowl conservation.Overall, the book serves as a thoroughly researched synthesis of our historical and contemporary understanding of waterfowl as a group of species that have captivated humans for centuries and motivated unmatched levels of conservation investment. By weaving information on movement patterns, behaviors, habitat use, nutritional requirements, survival, and management strategies to address current and future threats, it underscores the interconnectedness of landscapes and the urgent need to protect them. Readers are left with a greater appreciation for the complexity of waterfowl during the nonbreeding period and the challenges waterfowl face in an increasingly human-altered world.
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Condition: New. Dr. Bart M. Ballard holds the C. Berdon and Rolanette Lawrence Endowed Chair in Waterfowl Research with the Caesar Kleberg Wildlife Research Institute at Texas A&M University-Kingsville. He also serves as chair of the Department of Rangeland a.
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Language: English
Published by Taylor & Francis Ltd, London, 2026
ISBN 10: 1041142293 ISBN 13: 9781041142294
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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. This book explores the remarkable journeys that ducks, geese, and swans undertake each year in search of suitable migratory stopover and wintering habitats. It delves into the seasonal challenges that dictate the lives of waterfowl, highlighting their mobility, evolved behaviors, and nutritional strategies that allow them to be successful in an ever-changing world. The narrative combines scientific insights with field observations, offering a detailed understanding of the remarkable adaptations of this heavily studied group of birds and the conservation efforts undertaken to ensure their sustainability.The book discusses the major migratory routes in North America, such as the Atlantic, Mississippi, Central, and Pacific Flyways, and how waterfowl rely on diverse wetlands and anthropogenically influenced landscapes as critical habitat. The importance of these habitats for feeding and resting is emphasized, as is the growing pressure from habitat loss and climate change.In addition, the book examines the unique behaviors of waterfowl during the non-breeding period. It shows that wintering areas are not just endpoints of migration but vital ecosystems where birds prepare for the next breeding cycle. The book also explains current conservation efforts aimed at non-breeding habitats, with a final chapter on future challenges and opportunities for waterfowl conservation.Overall, the book serves as a thoroughly researched synthesis of our historical and contemporary understanding of waterfowl as a group of species that have captivated humans for centuries and motivated unmatched levels of conservation investment. By weaving information on movement patterns, behaviors, habitat use, nutritional requirements, survival, and management strategies to address current and future threats, it underscores the interconnectedness of landscapes and the urgent need to protect them. Readers are left with a greater appreciation for the complexity of waterfowl during the nonbreeding period and the challenges waterfowl face in an increasingly human-altered world. Combining scientific insights with field observations, this book offers a detailed understanding of the remarkable adaptations of ducks, geese, and swans, and the conservation efforts undertaken to ensure their sustainability. It serves as a thoroughly researched synthesis of our historical and contemporary understanding of waterfowl. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.