Ornithology / Edition 4

by Frank Gill, Richard Prum, Scott Robinson

Overview

Ornithology, 4th Edition is a comprehensive introductory text covering a wide scope of topics essential for understanding the field of ornithology. This new edition infuses the most current research and a more conceptual approach alongside an evolutionary perspective. The 4th edition retains its hallmark readability, as well as a well updated narrative and bibliography with the latest scientific content and references.

The 4th edition will be the first in full color in both art and design and will include over 400 color photographs. The updated design is clean, colorful, approachable, and easy to use as a narrative or study reference.

New pedagogical elements reinforce key concepts new end of chapter assessment questions allow students to evaluate their learning. The 4th edition is the best yet, during both a student’s first read, and when revisited as a reference.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781464184369
Publisher:	Freeman, W. H. & Company
Publication date:	02/11/2019
Edition description:	Fourth Edition
Pages:	688
Sales rank:	894,220
Product dimensions:	8.73(w) x 11.20(h) x 1.06(d)

Table of Contents

Part 1 Origin and Diversity

Chapter 1 The Diversity of Birds

Chapter 2 Evolutionary Origin

Chapter 3 Phylogeny and Systematics

Part 2 Form and Function

Chapter 4 Feathers

Chapter 5 Flight

Chapter 6 Physiology

Part 3 Behavior

Chapter 7 Senses, Brains, and Intelligence

Chapter 8 Vocalizations

Chapter 9 Annual Cycles

Chapter 10 Migration and Navigation

Chapter 11 Social Behavior

Part 4 Reproduction

Chapter 12 Bird Sex

Chapter 13 Sexual Selection

Chapter 14 Breeding Systems

Chapter 15 Nests and Incubation

Chapter 16 Parents and Their Offspring

Chapter 17 Life Histories

Part 5 Ecology and Conservation

Chapter 18 Populations

Chapter 19 Speciation

Chapter 20 Communities

Chapter 21 Conservation

Editorial Reviews

A textbook for undergraduate students which deals with all aspects of bird biology. Logically organized and well illustrated by James E. Coe. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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