The red-winged blackbird : the biology of a strongly polygynous songbird / by Les Beletsky ; illustrated by David Beadle.

Author/creator Beletsky, Les, 1956-
Format Book
Publication InfoLondon ; San Diego : Academic Press, ©1996.
Descriptionix, 314 pages : illustrations, maps ; 24 cm
Subjects

Contents ch. 1. Introduction -- ch. 2. Taxonomy, distribution, and movements -- ch. 3. Morphology and development -- ch. 4. Marsh living, diet and nonbreeding behavior -- ch. 5. Communication -- ch. 6. Breeding cycle and mating system -- ch. 7. Female breeding roles and decisions -- ch. 8. Male breeding roles and decisions -- ch. 9. Reproductive success -- ch. 10. Territory acquisition and territorial dominance -- ch. 11. Agelaius phoeniceus and homo sapiens -- ch. 12. Conclusions and future directions.
Local noteLittle-307101--305131012963Y
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. [289]-307) and index.
LCCNgb 96026509
ISBN0120847450

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner General Stacks QL696.P2475 B443 1996 ✔ Available Place Hold