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Migration Ecology of Birds

Newton Ian
Innbundet / 2023 / Engelsk

Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9780128237519
Publisert
2023-12-04
Utgave
2. utgave
Utgiver
Elsevier Science Publishing Co Inc
Vekt
1000 gr
Høyde
276 mm
Bredde
216 mm
Aldersnivå
P, 06
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Innbundet
Antall sider
724

Forfatter
Newton Ian

Biografisk notat

Dr. Ian Newton is respected world-wide both as a biologist with a special interest and expertise in this subject and as a communicator. He is a seasoned and popular keynote speaker at National and International meetings, and his talks are often the high point of conferences. Ian Newton was born and raised in north Derbyshire. He attended Chesterfield Boys Grammar School, followed by the universities of Bristol and Oxford. He has been interested in birds since boyhood, and as a teenager developed a particular fascination with finches, which later led to doctoral and post-doctoral studies on these birds. Later in life he became known for his penetrating field studies of bird populations, notably on raptors. He is now a senior ecologist with the Natural Environment Research Council and visiting professor of ornithology at the University of Oxford.

Migration Ecology of Birds

Newton Ian
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The Migration Ecology of Birds, Second Edition covers all aspects of this absorbing subject, including migratory processes, problems of navigation and vagrancy, timing and physiological control of migration, large-scale movement patterns, the effects of recent climate change, the problems that migrants face, and the factors that limit their populations. This book 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. This book represents the most updated and detailed review of bird migration, its evolution, ecology and bird physiology. Written in a clear and readable style, it will appeal not only to migration researchers in the field and ornithologists, but to anyone with an interest in this fascinating subject.
Les mer
1. Introduction 2. Methodology Part 1. The Migratory Process 3. Migratory flight 4. Weather effects and other aspects 5. Fueling the flights 6. Incredible journeys 7. Raptors and other soaring birds 8. Migration speed, stopovers and duration of journeys 9. Finding the way 10. Vagrancy Part 2. The timing and control of migration 11. Annual cycles 12. Control mechanisms Part 3. Large scale movement patterns 13. Geographical patterns 14. Seasonal occupation of breeding areas 15. Sex and age differences in migration 16. Variations on a migratory theme 17. Site fidelity and dispersal 18. Irruptive migrations: boreal seed-eaters 19. Irruptive migrations: owls, raptors and waterfowl Part 4. Evolution of movement patterns 20. Evolutionary aspects 21. Recent changes in bird migrations 22. Biogeographical legacies 23. Distribution patterns Part 5. Migration systems and population limitation 24. The Palearctic-Afrotropical Migration system 25. The Nearctic-Neotropical migration system 26. Population limitation – breeding and wintering areas 27. Population limitation – conditions on stopover 28. Mass mortality of migrants
Les mer
Presents an up-to-date, detailed and thorough review on bird migration ecological research
Features updated and trending ecological aspects, including various types of bird movements, dispersal and nomadism, and how they relate to food supplies and other external conditions Contains numerous tables, maps, 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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The Migration Ecology of Birds, Second Edition covers all aspects of this absorbing subject, including migratory processes, problems of navigation and vagrancy, timing and physiological control of migration, large-scale movement patterns, the effects of recent climate change, the problems that migrants face, and the factors that limit their populations. This book 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. This book represents the most updated and detailed review of bird migration, its evolution, ecology and bird physiology. Written in a clear and readable style, it will appeal not only to migration researchers in the field and ornithologists, but to anyone with an interest in this fascinating subject.
Les mer
1. Introduction 2. Methodology Part 1. The Migratory Process 3. Migratory flight 4. Weather effects and other aspects 5. Fueling the flights 6. Incredible journeys 7. Raptors and other soaring birds 8. Migration speed, stopovers and duration of journeys 9. Finding the way 10. Vagrancy Part 2. The timing and control of migration 11. Annual cycles 12. Control mechanisms Part 3. Large scale movement patterns 13. Geographical patterns 14. Seasonal occupation of breeding areas 15. Sex and age differences in migration 16. Variations on a migratory theme 17. Site fidelity and dispersal 18. Irruptive migrations: boreal seed-eaters 19. Irruptive migrations: owls, raptors and waterfowl Part 4. Evolution of movement patterns 20. Evolutionary aspects 21. Recent changes in bird migrations 22. Biogeographical legacies 23. Distribution patterns Part 5. Migration systems and population limitation 24. The Palearctic-Afrotropical Migration system 25. The Nearctic-Neotropical migration system 26. Population limitation – breeding and wintering areas 27. Population limitation – conditions on stopover 28. Mass mortality of migrants
Les mer
Presents an up-to-date, detailed and thorough review on bird migration ecological research
Features updated and trending ecological aspects, including various types of bird movements, dispersal and nomadism, and how they relate to food supplies and other external conditions Contains numerous tables, maps, 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
Les mer

Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9780128237519
Publisert
2023-12-04
Utgave
2. utgave
Utgiver
Elsevier Science Publishing Co Inc
Vekt
1000 gr
Høyde
276 mm
Bredde
216 mm
Aldersnivå
P, 06
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Innbundet
Antall sider
724

Forfatter
Newton Ian

Biografisk notat

Dr. Ian Newton is respected world-wide both as a biologist with a special interest and expertise in this subject and as a communicator. He is a seasoned and popular keynote speaker at National and International meetings, and his talks are often the high point of conferences. Ian Newton was born and raised in north Derbyshire. He attended Chesterfield Boys Grammar School, followed by the universities of Bristol and Oxford. He has been interested in birds since boyhood, and as a teenager developed a particular fascination with finches, which later led to doctoral and post-doctoral studies on these birds. Later in life he became known for his penetrating field studies of bird populations, notably on raptors. He is now a senior ecologist with the Natural Environment Research Council and visiting professor of ornithology at the University of Oxford.

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