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Bird Nests and Construction Behaviour

By Mike Hansell

Book information

Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Year
2005
ISBN
0521017645, 9780521017640, 0521460387, 9780521460385
Google Books ID
SmhFPgAACAAJ
Open Library ID
OL16987428M
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
6 MB (6618579 bytes)
Pages
295\295
Topic
Biology Zoology
Orientation
yes
Scanned
no
Time added
2012-03-09 12:00:00
Биологические дисциплины;Зоология;Орнитология

Description

Bird Nests and Construction Behaviour provides a broad view of our current understanding of the biology of the nests, bowers, and tools made by birds. It illustrates how birds, among vertebrates, have more impressive and consistent building abilities than any other builders, excluding humans. However, birds seem to require no special building equipment and use quite uncomplicated behavior. The book raises general issues in the field of behavioral ecology, including the costs of reproduction, sexual selection, and the organization and complexity of behavior. This volume was written for students and researchers of animal behavior, behavioral ecology, and ornithology, it will nevertheless make fascinating reading for architects and engineers interested in understanding how structures are created by animals.

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