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
• 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.; Note: Description based on print version record.
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