Parasitic birds and their hosts : studies in coevolution / edited by Stephen I. Rothstein, Scott K. Robinson.

Other author Rothstein, Stephen I.
Other author Robinson, Scott Kuehner.
Format Book
Publication InfoNew York : Oxford University Press, 1998.
Descriptionxii, 444 pages : illustrations, maps ; 26 cm.
Subjects

SeriesOxford ornithology series ; 9
Oxford ornithology series ; 9. ^A281146
Contents Overview and commentary -- Coevolution between cuckoos and their hosts -- Coevolution between cowbirds and their hosts -- Models of host-parasite coevolution: equilibrium versus lag -- Effects of parasitism on host population dynamics -- Consequences of parasitism for the mating systems and life histories of brood parasites -- Conspecific brood parasitism -- Major unresolved questions.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN 97018599
ISBN0195099761 (alk. paper)

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner General Stacks QL698.3 .P366 1998 ✔ Available Place Hold