Harriers of the World Their Behaviour and Ecology

About this book

Synthesises and analyses the masses of data on the behavioural ecology of harriers, offering an intriguing comparison of breeding systems among harriers in the northern and southern hemispheres. It includes a new phylogeny of the harriers, based on the most recent DNA findings, and is illustrated throughout with original line drawings of these impressive birds.

Contents

Preface; 1. Introduction: Changing perspectives - from natural history to behavioural ecology; 2. Evolution and peculiarities of the harriers; 3. Aerial displays: Mate choice and reverse dimorphism; 4. Of mice and harriers: Who wins the arms race?; 5. Mating patterns: Polygyny and deception; 6. Copulation patterns and sperm depletion; 7. Sex ratio and egg size manipulation; 8. Food and reproduction in the tropics; 9. Clutch size and latitude; 10. Synthesis; References; Index

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