The private lives of birds : a scientist reveals the intricacies of avian social life /: a scientist reveals the intricacies of avian social life. ([2010])
- Record Type:
- Book
- Title:
- The private lives of birds : a scientist reveals the intricacies of avian social life /: a scientist reveals the intricacies of avian social life. ([2010])
- Main Title:
- The private lives of birds : a scientist reveals the intricacies of avian social life
- Other Titles:
- Scientist reveals the intricacies of avian social life
- Further Information:
- Note: Bridget Stutchbury.
- Other Names:
- Stutchbury, Bridget Joan, 1962-
- Contents:
- Introduction -- Philandering flycatchers: why females cheat on their mates -- Monogamy in a tropical paradise: timing is everything -- Finicky females: what makes males look attractive -- Avian operas: mate choice by ear -- Til death do us part: why birds divorce -- Your turn or mine?: how birds parent -- Empty nest: finding a first home -- Fight or flight: territory defence and aggression -- Bird cities: why birds live in groups -- Frequent fliers: the demands of migration -- Epilogue: Can birds change with the times? -- Acknowledgments -- Sources -- Index.
- Publisher Details:
- New York, NY : Walker & Co
- Publication Date:
- 2010
- Copyright Date:
- 2010
- Extent:
- 1 online resource (249 pages, 4 unnumbered pageso. of plates), illustrations (some color)
- Subjects:
- 598.156
Science -- Life Sciences -- Zoology -- Ornithology
Birds -- Behavior
Birds -- Behavior
Science -- Life Sciences -- Zoology -- General
Popular science
Electronic books - Languages:
- English
- ISBNs:
- 9780802778253
0802778259 - Related ISBNs:
- 9780802717467
0802717462 - Notes:
- Note: Includes bibliographical references and index.
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- British Library HMNTS - ELD.DS.70310
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