Bird song
biological themes and variations
2nd ed.
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Author
Contributions
- Slater, P. J. B. 1942- - Contributor
Publication
2008 - Cambridge University Press, Cambridge [England, England
Language
English
Word Count
83,750 words, Guess
Page Count
335 pages
Identifiers
- Internet Archivebirdsongbiologic00catc_199
- ISBN-139780521872423
- ISBN-100521872421
- Goodreads4579255
- Library of Congress Control Number2008276075
and 3 more
- OCLC Control Number213111380
- Better World Books9780521872423
- Open LibraryOL18590795M
Classifications
- LCCQL698.5 .C38 2008
- LCCQL698.5
Description
"Bird song is one of the most remarkable and impressive sounds in the natural world, and has inspired not only students of natural history, but also great writers, poets and composers. Extensively updated from the first edition, the main thrust of this book is to suggest that the two main functions of song are attracting a mate and defending territory. It shows how this evolutionary pressure has led to the amazing variety and complexity we see in the songs of different species throughout the world. Writing primarily for students and researchers in animal behaviour, the authors review over 1000 scientific papers and reveal how scientists are beginning to unravel and understand how and why birds communicate with the elaborate vocalisations we call song. Highly illustrated throughout and written in straightforward language, Bird Song also holds appeal for amateur ornithologists with some knowledge of biology."--Jacket.
Subjects
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- Bird song: biological themes and variations
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