Bird Talk

Name: Bird Talk
Brand: NewSouth Books
SKU: 9781486315307
Price: 49.99 NZD
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An exploration of Avian Communication

By Jordan Hyman and Barbara Ballentine

Summary

In Bird Talk by Jordan Hyman and Barbara Ballentine, readers are invited into the fascinating world of avian communication. The book delves into the various sounds and signals birds use to interact, offering insights into their behaviours, habitats, and the significance of their vocalisations within the broader context of nature. It provides deep exploration into the science behind the sounds of birds, making it an enriching read for nature enthusiasts.
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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by the world of birds and their complex communication systems. It dives into the intricacies of avian vocalisations, offering insights into how birds interact and the scientific principles behind their chatter, perfect for animal lovers and anyone interested in nature's wonders.

Unravel the complexities of bird communication, from birdsong to visual signals and behaviours.

Description

Bird Talk delves into new scientific developments to reveal the complexities of how birds make, learn, and use sound in a bewildering array of songs and calls. The beauty of birdsong is one of the joys of nature, and this book reveals how songs are learned and performed, why the quality of a male's repertoire can affect his mating success, and how birds use song-matching and countersinging in territorial disputes.

Bird Talk illustrates how birds communicate through visual signals too, from the dazzling feathers of a Peacock to the jumping displays that a Jackson's Widowbird performs to show off his long tail. Plumage features such as the red bill shield of a Pukeko can indicate dominance, and aggressive wing-waving is used to ward off impostors.

Bird Talk will help you understand how birds communicate in a range of situations, whether in harmony or in conflict, providing essential new insight into avian intelligence.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Bird Talk is praised for making complex avian communication research accessible to a broad audience, including non-scientific readers, bird enthusiasts, and students. It opens the door to understanding the unique and often cryptic ways birds communicate.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781486315307

Publisher: CSIRO Publishing

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 03 May 2021

Country: Australia

Imprint: CSIRO Publishing

Illustration: Illustrations

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 203.0mm

Height: 254.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 192

Collections

Barbara Ballentine Education & Reference Jordan Hyman Non-Fiction Science & Nature

About the Author

Barbara Ballentine is Associate Professor in the Department of Biology at Western Carolina University. She has published articles on song production and mate choice. Jeremy Hyman is Professor in the Department of Biology at Western Carolina University, where he teaches ornithology and animal behaviour. He has published numerous articles on bird behaviour and is the author of the children’s book Bird Brains.