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The Migration Ecology of Birds, Second Edition covers all aspects of this absorbing subject, including the migratory process, the problems of navigation and vagrancy, the timing and physiological control of migration, large scale movement patterns and their evolution, the effects of recent climate change, the particular problems that migrants face and the factors that limit their populations. It provides a thorough and in-depth review of the state of the science, with the text supplemented by abundant tables, maps, and diagrams. Written by a world-renowned avian ecology and migration researcher, this book reveals the extraordinary adaptability of birds to the variable and changing conditions across the globe, including current climate change. This adventurous book places emphasis on ecological aspects, which have received only scant attention in previous publications. Overall, the book provides the most comprehensive and in-depth appraisal of current information available and updated insights. The Migration Ecology of Birds, Second Edition is the most updated and detailed review of bird migration, its evolution, ecology, and bird physiology, following on the first edition’s success as the fundamental resource for researchers worldwide. Written in a clear and readable style, this book appeals not only to migration researchers in the field and ornithologists, but to anyone with an interest in this fascinating subject. Features updated and trending ecological aspects include various types of bird movements, including dispersal and nomadism, and how they relate to food supplies and other external conditions Contains numerous tables, maps and diagrams, a glossary, and a bibliography of more than 3,000 up-to-date references Written by an active researcher with a distinguished career in avian ecology, including migration research

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Book category Books in English Mathematics & science Biology, life sciences Zoology & animal sciences

• Full title: The Migration Ecology of Birds
• Author: Ian Newton
• Language: English
• Binding: Hardback
• Number of pages: 641
• EAN: 9780128237519
• ID: 41907199
• Publisher: ACADEMIC PR INC
• Dimensions: 276 × 216 mm
• Date of publishing: 01. June 2023

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