Australian Magpie: Biology and Behaviour of an Unusual SongbirdCsiro Publishing, 2004 M10 5 - 152 páginas The warbling and carolling of the Australian magpie are familiar to many although few of us recognise that it ranks among the foremost songbirds of the world. Its impressive vocal abilities, its propensity to play and clown, and its willingness to interact with people, make the magpie one of our most well-known birds. This insightful book presents a comprehensive account of the behaviour of one of Australia's best-loved icons. It reveals the extraordinary capabilities of the magpie, including its complex social behaviour, in a highly readable text. The author brings together much of what we know about the magpie’s biology and behaviour, including her latest research on magpie vocalisation as well as aspects of anatomy, physiology, development and health not published previously. Australian Magpie is ideal reading for all those interested in Australian natural history, including amateur and professional ornithologists, and undergraduate students. |
Contenido
Anatomy 1 1 | 17 |
Bonding and breeding | 45 |
Song production | 93 |
Epilogue The success of magpies 1 25 | 125 |
Otras ediciones - Ver todas
Australian Magpie: Biology and Behaviour of an Unusual Songbird Gisela T. Kaplan Vista previa limitada - 2004 |
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