Bird Migration: A General Survey

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Revised edition of this classic work, written by one the leading researchers in the field of bird migration. Since the first edition was published nearly 10 years ago, the field has advanced and this readable work has been expanded to cover all developments. Berthold describes not only the migrations, the incredible stamina and navigational skills of birds, the effects on their distributions, survival and evolution, but also the scientific skills and studies that underlie the information that has been gleaned about migration.
Contents include: Introduction; Evolution, genetic basis, and extent of bird migration; History of bird migration studies; Current methods of studying bird migration; The phenomena of bird migration; Physiological bases and control of bird migration; Orientation mechanisms; Synopsis; Threats and the conservation of migrants; Evolutionary aspects of bird migration; The significance of bird migration for human society; Outlook; Glossary; Index.