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Handbook of bird biology / Sandy Podulka, Ronald W. Rohrbaugh, Jr., and Rick Bonney, editors.

Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublisher: Ithaca, NY : Cornell Lab of Ornithology in association with Princeton University Press, 2005Edition: Second editionDescription: various pagings : illustrations, maps (some colour) ; 29 cm + 1 audio disc (12 cm)Content type:
  • text
  • spoken word
Media type:
  • unmediated
  • audio
Carrier type:
  • volume
  • audio disc
ISBN:
  • 093802762X
  • 9780938027621
Other title:
  • Bird biology
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 598 22
LOC classification:
  • QL673 .H263 2005
Online resources:
Contents:
Birds and humans : a historical perspective -- Ch. 1. Introduction : the world of birds -- Ch. 2. A guide to bird watching -- Ch. 3. Form and function : the external bird -- Ch. 4. What's inside : anatomy and physiology -- Ch. 5. Birds on the move : flight and migration -- Ch. 6. Understanding bird behavior -- Ch. 7. Vocal behavior -- Ch. 8. Nests, eggs, and young : breeding biology of birds -- Ch. 9. Individuals, populations, and communities : the ecology of birds -- Ch. 10. Bird conservation.
Summary: "Call it Bird University. This gloriously illustrated volume provides comprehensive college-level information about birds and their environments in a style accessible to nonscientists and teachers the world over.The Handbook of Bird biology covers all major topics, from anatomy and physiology to ecology, behavior, and conservation biology. One full chapter addresses vocal communication and is accompanied by a CD of bird vocalizations. Produced by the Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology's world-renowned Macaulay Library of Natural Sounds, the CD illustrates key elements of bioacoustics.The book's text was written by 12 leading ornithologists and illustrated by respected photographers and acclaimed artist John Schmitt. It includes an extensive glossary and index, a list of the common and scientific names of all birds mentioned in the text, author profiles, suggested readings following each chapter, and a complete reference section.The Handbook serves as the backbone of the Lab's popular Home Study Course in Bird Biology, a self-paced course that can be taken from anywhere in the world, by anyone with a serious interest in birds who would like guidance from professional ornithologists.* Comprehensive and readable guide covering all major topics* Free CD of bird vocalizations enclosed* Extensive glossary and index* List of all common and scientific names* Suggested readings* Complete reference section* Companion to the Lab of Ornithology's popular home study education program"--Publisher description.
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Holdings
Item type Current library Call number Copy number Status Date due Barcode
Book City Campus City Campus Main Collection 598 HAN (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 1 Available A264710B
Accompanying Material City Campus City Campus Main Collection 598 HAN Accompanying part (Disc) (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 1 Not for loan A264713B

Accompanied by: 1 audio disc (CD)

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Birds and humans : a historical perspective -- Ch. 1. Introduction : the world of birds -- Ch. 2. A guide to bird watching -- Ch. 3. Form and function : the external bird -- Ch. 4. What's inside : anatomy and physiology -- Ch. 5. Birds on the move : flight and migration -- Ch. 6. Understanding bird behavior -- Ch. 7. Vocal behavior -- Ch. 8. Nests, eggs, and young : breeding biology of birds -- Ch. 9. Individuals, populations, and communities : the ecology of birds -- Ch. 10. Bird conservation.

"Call it Bird University. This gloriously illustrated volume provides comprehensive college-level information about birds and their environments in a style accessible to nonscientists and teachers the world over.The Handbook of Bird biology covers all major topics, from anatomy and physiology to ecology, behavior, and conservation biology. One full chapter addresses vocal communication and is accompanied by a CD of bird vocalizations. Produced by the Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology's world-renowned Macaulay Library of Natural Sounds, the CD illustrates key elements of bioacoustics.The book's text was written by 12 leading ornithologists and illustrated by respected photographers and acclaimed artist John Schmitt. It includes an extensive glossary and index, a list of the common and scientific names of all birds mentioned in the text, author profiles, suggested readings following each chapter, and a complete reference section.The Handbook serves as the backbone of the Lab's popular Home Study Course in Bird Biology, a self-paced course that can be taken from anywhere in the world, by anyone with a serious interest in birds who would like guidance from professional ornithologists.* Comprehensive and readable guide covering all major topics* Free CD of bird vocalizations enclosed* Extensive glossary and index* List of all common and scientific names* Suggested readings* Complete reference section* Companion to the Lab of Ornithology's popular home study education program"--Publisher description.

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