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Harriers of the World
Their Behaviour and Ecology
Taschenbuch von Robert Jr. Simmons
Sprache: Englisch

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Beschreibung
Harriers are a charismatic group of birds of prey with a worldwide distribution that have long fascinated bird watchers and scientists. Here for the first time the biology of the world's harriers is treated within one over, in readily accessible language. There are detailed comparisons of
northern and southern species, descriptions of mating systems and population dynamics life histories, and insights into the selection pressures shaping the birds' life histories. The author addresses such questions as how females choose partners against their apparent self- interest, how they
adjust to prevailing circumstances to produce the perfect clutch size, and what underlies variations in size dimorphism and copulation patterns. New information resulting from a DNA examination of the group reveals three new harrier species and allows construction of a new phylogeny of the
harriers. The author's twin brother brings the book to life by fine original line drawings of these impressive birds. It will be a treat for all raptor biologists, amateur raptophiles, and behavioral ecologists interested in birds of prey.
Harriers are a charismatic group of birds of prey with a worldwide distribution that have long fascinated bird watchers and scientists. Here for the first time the biology of the world's harriers is treated within one over, in readily accessible language. There are detailed comparisons of
northern and southern species, descriptions of mating systems and population dynamics life histories, and insights into the selection pressures shaping the birds' life histories. The author addresses such questions as how females choose partners against their apparent self- interest, how they
adjust to prevailing circumstances to produce the perfect clutch size, and what underlies variations in size dimorphism and copulation patterns. New information resulting from a DNA examination of the group reveals three new harrier species and allows construction of a new phylogeny of the
harriers. The author's twin brother brings the book to life by fine original line drawings of these impressive birds. It will be a treat for all raptor biologists, amateur raptophiles, and behavioral ecologists interested in birds of prey.
Über den Autor
Ornithologist/Specialist Scientist,Research Associate,Fitzpatrick Institute, University of Cape Town and Tourism, Namibia
Inhaltsverzeichnis
  • Preface

  • 1: Introduction: Changing perspectives - from natural history to behavioural ecology

  • 2: Evolution and peculiarities of the harriers

  • 3: Aerial displays: Mate choice and reverse dimorphism

  • 4: Of mice and harriers: Who wins the arms race?

  • 5: Mating patterns: Polygyny and deception

  • 6: Copulation patterns and sperm depletion

  • 7: Sex ratio and egg size manipulation

  • 8: Food and reproduction in the tropics

  • 9: Clutch size and latitude

  • 10: Synthesis

  • References

  • Index

Details
Erscheinungsjahr: 2000
Fachbereich: Zoologie
Genre: Biologie, Importe
Rubrik: Naturwissenschaften & Technik
Medium: Taschenbuch
ISBN-13: 9780198549642
ISBN-10: 0198549644
Sprache: Englisch
Ausstattung / Beilage: Paperback
Einband: Kartoniert / Broschiert
Autor: Simmons, Robert Jr.
Hersteller: OUP Oxford
Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Produktsicherheitsverantwortliche/r, Europaallee 1, D-36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr@libri.de
Maße: 234 x 156 x 21 mm
Von/Mit: Robert Jr. Simmons
Erscheinungsdatum: 13.07.2000
Gewicht: 0,588 kg
Artikel-ID: 108634291
Über den Autor
Ornithologist/Specialist Scientist,Research Associate,Fitzpatrick Institute, University of Cape Town and Tourism, Namibia
Inhaltsverzeichnis
  • Preface

  • 1: Introduction: Changing perspectives - from natural history to behavioural ecology

  • 2: Evolution and peculiarities of the harriers

  • 3: Aerial displays: Mate choice and reverse dimorphism

  • 4: Of mice and harriers: Who wins the arms race?

  • 5: Mating patterns: Polygyny and deception

  • 6: Copulation patterns and sperm depletion

  • 7: Sex ratio and egg size manipulation

  • 8: Food and reproduction in the tropics

  • 9: Clutch size and latitude

  • 10: Synthesis

  • References

  • Index

Details
Erscheinungsjahr: 2000
Fachbereich: Zoologie
Genre: Biologie, Importe
Rubrik: Naturwissenschaften & Technik
Medium: Taschenbuch
ISBN-13: 9780198549642
ISBN-10: 0198549644
Sprache: Englisch
Ausstattung / Beilage: Paperback
Einband: Kartoniert / Broschiert
Autor: Simmons, Robert Jr.
Hersteller: OUP Oxford
Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Produktsicherheitsverantwortliche/r, Europaallee 1, D-36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr@libri.de
Maße: 234 x 156 x 21 mm
Von/Mit: Robert Jr. Simmons
Erscheinungsdatum: 13.07.2000
Gewicht: 0,588 kg
Artikel-ID: 108634291
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