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Author(s): Gisela Kaplan, Lesley J Rogers
ISBN(s): 9781865083766, 1865083763
Edition: illustrated edition
File Details: PDF, 2.55 MB
Year: 2001
Language: english
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ISBN 10: 1865083763 
ISBN 13: 9781865083766
Author: Gisela Kaplan, Lesley J Rogers

Why do pigeons bob their heads when they walk? Can talking parrots understand what they say? What do birds learn and remember?

Birds is an unusual collection of curious facts about our feathered friends. It describes the fascinating behaviours and physiology of birds of all shapes and sizes – from the birds in our cities to the wild birds in rainforests and at sea shores, in deserts and plains. You’ll learn how birds evolved and why some came to be flightless. You’ll read of the wide diversity in bird courtship rituals and territorial displays. You’ll discover the art of nest building and why some birds have such well-developed senses and memory. In short, Birds explains why these creatures do the things that they do, so you can more fully enjoy and understand the birds you see every day.

Gisela Kaplan and Lesley Rogers, two leading researchers in animal behaviour, cover the latest findings in bird behaviour and tell stories of their personal encounters with birds throughout the world, collected in more than twenty years of research. Supplemented with arresting photographs, this is a marvellous companion for the curious birdwatcher, the serious student of biology and for any nature or bird lover.

Birds Their habits and skills 1st Table of contents:

Part I: DIVERSITY

  1. Special Features of Birds

    • Anatomical Adaptations

    • Unique Physiological Traits

    • Flight and Other Specialized Behaviors

  2. The Evolution of Birds

    • The Origin of Birds from Dinosaurs

    • Key Evolutionary Milestones

    • Diversification Across Species

Part II: THE LIFE CYCLE

  1. Choosing a Mate

    • Mating Displays and Behaviors

    • Mate Selection Strategies

    • The Role of Sexual Dimorphism

  2. Reproduction

    • Courtship and Pair Bonding

    • Nesting and Egg-Laying

    • Parental Care in Birds

  3. Development

    • Embryonic Development in Eggs

    • The Hatching Process

    • Growth Stages and Juvenile Development

Part III: THE SENSES

  1. Vision

    • The Bird’s Eye: Structure and Function

    • How Birds See the World

    • Visual Specializations in Different Species

  2. Hearing, Smell, Taste, and Touch

    • Auditory Perception and Communication

    • Olfaction in Birds: Myth vs. Reality

    • Taste and Touch Sensitivity

    • The Role of Sensory Integration in Behavior

Part IV: THE MINDS OF BIRDS

  1. How Birds Communicate

    • Vocalizations and Songs

    • Non-Verbal Communication

    • Social Interactions and Group Communication

  2. Learning

    • Imprinting and Early Learning

    • Problem Solving and Tool Use

    • Social Learning and Cultural Transmission

  3. Are Birds Intelligent?

  • Cognitive Abilities in Birds

  • Comparing Bird Intelligence with Other Animals

  • Case Studies of Avian Problem Solvers

Part V: BIRDS AND HUMANS

  1. Domestication

  • The History of Bird Domestication

  • The Role of Birds in Human Societies

  • Breeding and Genetic Selection in Domestic Birds

  1. Birds, Humans, and Conservation

  • The Impact of Humans on Bird Populations

  • Conservation Efforts and Protected Species

  • Birds as Indicators of Environmental Health

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