The Avian Migrant: The Biology of Bird Migration

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Brand New: A new, unread, unused book in perfect condition with no missing or damaged pages. See all condition definitionsopens in a new window or tab
ISBN
9780231146784
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Product Identifiers

Publisher
Columbia University Press
ISBN-10
0231146787
ISBN-13
9780231146784
eBay Product ID (ePID)
150613228

Product Key Features

Number of Pages
512 Pages
Language
English
Publication Name
Avian Migrant : the Biology of Bird Migration
Subject
Life Sciences / Ecology, Life Sciences / Zoology / Ornithology, Animals / Birds
Publication Year
2013
Type
Textbook
Subject Area
Nature, Science
Author
John Rappole
Format
Hardcover

Dimensions

Item Height
1.2 in
Item Weight
36.3 Oz
Item Length
10.3 in
Item Width
7.4 in

Additional Product Features

Intended Audience
Scholarly & Professional
LCCN
2012-036925
Reviews
Over all, then, this is a very well written and produced book that can't fail to stimulate and educate anyone with an interest in bird migration who takes the time to read it., This book is an important contribution to ongoing debates regarding migration, including the evolution of migration, the conservation of migratory birds, and the effect of migration on the life-history strategies of birds., This is an important contribution to ongoing debates regarding migration, including the evolution of migration, the conservation of migratory birds, and the effect of migration on the life-history strategies of birds., Not surprisingly, John H. Rappole's new book is the most comprehensive treatment of avian migration on the bookshelf, a culmination of his lifetime work. Anyone with an interest in birds will find The Avian Migrant easy to comprehend, and the professional will find the ideas presented forcefully and the coverage of little known topics especially stimulating. Rappole pulls no punches, and his views are spelled out with uncommon clarity., There are many ways toward an understanding of the evolution of seasonal migration in birds. The Avian Migrant represents John H. Rappole's personal trail of intellectual discovery. The book takes us through a year in the life of a typical songbird migrant, signposting and critically evaluating models of explanation along the way. It is an engaging, well-written, and deep dialogue about what makes migrant birds tick., Not surprisingly, John H. Rappole's new book is the most comprehensive treatment of avian migration on the bookshelf, a culmination of his lifetime work. Anyone with an interest in birds will find The Avian Migrant easy to comprehend, and the professional will find the ideas presented forcefully and the coverage of little-known topics especially stimulating. Rappole pulls no punches, and his views are spelled out with uncommon clarity., This is an important contribution to ongoing debates regarding migration, including the evolution of migration, conservation of migratory birds, and the affect of migration on the life-history strategies of birds., Not surprisingly, John Rappole's new book is the most comprehensive treatment of avian migration on the book shelf, a culmination of his lifetime work. Anyone with an interest in birds will find this book easy to comprehend and the professional will find his ideas presented forcefully and the coverage of little known topics especially stimulating. He pulls no punches and you will find his views spelled out with uncommon clarity., There are many ways towards an understanding of the evolution of seasonal migration in birds. The Avian Migrant represents John Rappole's personal trail of intellectual discovery. The book takes us through a year in the life of a typical songbird migrant, signposting and critically evaluating models of explanation along the way. It is an engaging, well written, and deep dialogue about what makes migrant birds tick.
TitleLeading
The
Dewey Edition
23
Grade From
College Graduate Student
Illustrated
Yes
Dewey Decimal
598.1568
Synopsis
The purpose of migration, regardless of the distance involved, is to exploit two or more environments suitable for survival or reproduction over time, usually on a seasonal basis. Yet individual organisms can practice the phenomenon differently, and birds deploy unique patterns of movement over particular segments of time. Incorporating the latest research on bird migration, this concise, critical assessment offers contemporary readers a firm grasp of what defines an avian migrant, how the organism came to be, what is known about its behavior, and how we can resolve its enduring mysteries. John H. Rappole's sophisticated survey of field data clarifies key ecological, biological, physiological, navigational, and evolutionary concerns. He begins with the very first migrants, who traded a home environment of greater stability for one of greater seasonality, and uses the structure of the annual cycle to examine the difference between migratory birds and their resident counterparts. He ultimately connects these differences to evolutionary milestones that have shaped a migrant lifestyle through natural selection. Rather than catalogue and describe various aspects of bird migration, Rappole considers how the avian migrant fits within a larger ecological frame, enabling a richer understanding of the phenomenon and its critical role in sustaining a hospitable and productive environment. Rappole concludes with a focus on population biology and conservation across time periods, considering the link between bird migration and the spread of disease among birds and humans, and the effects of global warming on migrant breeding ranges, reaction norms, and macroecology.
LC Classification Number
QL698.9.R37 2013

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