Essential ornithology / Graham Scott.

Por:

Scott, Graham (Graham W.)

Tipo de material:

TextoIdioma: Inglés Series Oxford biology | Oxford biologyDetalles de publicación: New York : Oxford University Press, 2010.Descripción: ix, 162 p. : il., mapas ; 26 cmISBN:

9780198569985 (hbk.)
019856998X (hbk.0
9780198569978 (pbk.)
0198569971 (pbk.)

Tema(s):

Clasificación CDD:

598 23

Clasificación LoC:

QL673 .S275 2010

Contenidos:

1. Evolution of birds / (p. 1-22) -- 2. Feathers and flight / (p. 27-50) -- 3. Movement: migration and navigation / (p. 51-71) -- 4. Eggs, nests and chicks / (p. 73-92) -- 5. Reproduction / (p. 93-118) -- 6. Foraging and avoiding predation / (p. 119-137) -- 7. Populations, communities and conservation / (p. 139-155) --

Resumen: "Essential Ornithology provides the reader with a concise but comprehensive introduction to the biology of birds, one of the most widely studied taxonomic groups. The book starts with the controversial question of the dinosaur origins of birds and their subsequent evolution. Development, anatomy, and physiology are then discussed followed by chapters devoted to avian reproduction, migration, ecology, and conservation. Sections dealing with aspects of bird/human relationships and bird conservation give the book an applied context. Drawing extensively upon the wider scientific literature, this engaging text places the results of classical studies of avian biology alongside the most recent scientific breakthroughs. Useful case studies are presented in a concise and engaging style with the student reader foremost in mind. Key points are highlighted and suggestions for guided reading and key references are included throughout"--

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Imagen de cubierta	Tipo de ítem	Biblioteca actual	Biblioteca de origen	Colección	Ubicación en estantería	Signatura topográfica	Materiales especificados	Info Vol	URL	Copia número	Estado	Notas	Fecha de vencimiento	Código de barras	Reserva de ítems	Prioridad de la cola de reserva de ejemplar	Reservas para cursos
	Libro	Corley Smith Library General		General		598 SCO 2010 (Navegar estantería(Abre debajo))					Disponible			2019-0520

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"Essential Ornithology provides the reader with a concise but comprehensive introduction to the biology of birds, one of the most widely studied taxonomic groups. The book starts with the controversial question of the dinosaur origins of birds and their subsequent evolution. Development, anatomy, and physiology are then discussed followed by chapters devoted to avian reproduction, migration, ecology, and conservation. Sections dealing with aspects of bird/human relationships and bird conservation give the book an applied context. Drawing extensively upon the wider scientific literature, this engaging text places the results of classical studies of avian biology alongside the most recent scientific breakthroughs. Useful case studies are presented in a concise and engaging style with the student reader foremost in mind. Key points are highlighted and suggestions for guided reading and key references are included throughout"--

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