Book of birds introduction to ornithology / John Faaborg ; illustrations by Claire Faaborg.
| Author/creator | Faaborg, John, 1949- |
| Other author | Faaborg, Claire. |
| Format | Electronic |
| Edition | First edition. |
| Publication Info | College Station : Texas A&M University Press, [2020] |
| Description | 455 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color maps ; 27 cm. |
| Supplemental Content | Full text available from Ebook Central - Academic Complete |
| Subjects |
| Series | Gideon Lincecum nature and environment series Gideon Lincecum nature and environment series. UNAUTHORIZED |
| Contents | An Introduction to Ornithology -- General Traits of an Avian Flying Machine -- Flight -- Speciation and Radiation -- Constraints on Avian Diversity -- Systematics and Taxonomy: Classifying Birds -- Foraging Behavior -- Adaptations for Survival in Extreme Environments -- Migration -- Anatomy and Physiology of Reproduction -- General Patterns of Reproductive Behavior -- Adaptive Variation in Avian Reproduction -- Economic and Cultural Values of Birds. |
| Abstract | "In this beautifully illustrated volume, Faaborg's approachable writing style will engage students and birders alike while introducing them to the study of the evolution, taxonomy, anatomy, physiology, diversity, and behavior of birds. With its unique focus on ecology, the text emphasizes birds' relationships with the environment and other species while showing the amazing diversity of avian life"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (pages 409-436) and index. |
| Access restriction | Available only to authorized users. |
| Technical details | Mode of access: World Wide Web |
| Genre/form | Electronic books. |
| LCCN | 2019034266 |
| ISBN | 9781623497767 (hardcover) |
| ISBN | (ebook) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
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| Electronic Resources | Access Content Online | ✔ Available |