The Cambridge encyclopedia of ornithology

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The Cambridge encyclopedia of ornithology

edited by Michael Brooke and Tim Birkhead

(A Cambridge reference book)

Cambridge University Press, 1991

Available at  / 7 libraries

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Includes bibliographical references (p. 335-337) and indexes

Description and Table of Contents

Description

An encyclopedia of ornithology which is endorsed by the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds. Experts describe the evolution, biology, behaviour and habitats of the world's birds, drawing on information from the earliest fossil records to the most modern tracking systems.

Table of Contents

  • Anatomy and physiology
  • movement
  • birds, ancient and modern
  • the daily activities of birds
  • distribution
  • migration and navigation
  • bird populations
  • breeding
  • behaviour
  • people and birds.

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