Handbook of Bird Biology

Name: Handbook of Bird Biology
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The Handbook of Bird Biology is an informative resource that delves into the fascinating world of birds. It covers a wide range of topics including avian anatomy, physiology, behaviour, ecology, and conservation. With contributions from experts, this comprehensive guide is ideal for bird enthusiasts and students keen on understanding the complexities of bird life.
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This book may appeal to you if you have a keen interest in ornithology, as it offers a comprehensive exploration of bird biology. It provides detailed scientific insights into avian anatomy, behaviour, ecology, and conservation, making it an essential resource for both amateur birdwatchers and professional ornithologists.

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Selected by Forbes.com as one of the 12 best books about birds and birding in 2016

This much-anticipated third edition of the Handbook of Bird Biology is an essential and comprehensive resource for everyone interested in learning more about birds, from casual bird watchers to formal students of ornithology. Wherever you study birds, your enjoyment will be enhanced by a better understanding of the incredible diversity of avian lifestyles.

Arising from the renowned Cornell Lab of Ornithology and authored by a team of experts from around the world, the handbook covers all aspects of avian diversity, behaviour, ecology, evolution, physiology, and conservation. Using examples drawn from birds found in every corner of the globe, it explores and distills the many scientific discoveries that have made birds one of our best known—and best loved—parts of the natural world.

This edition has been completely revised and is presented with more than 800 full-colour images. It provides readers with a tool for lifelong learning about birds and is suitable for bird watchers and ornithology students, as well as ecologists, conservationists, and resource managers who work with birds.

The Handbook of Bird Biology is the companion volume to the Cornell Lab's renowned distance learning course available at Cornell Lab Courses.

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The Handbook of Bird Biology is praised for being an outstanding resource, appealing to both professionals and amateurs. Reviewers highlight its comprehensive coverage of bird biology, supported by stunning visuals and clear, detailed explanations. It's lauded as an essential reference, offering accessible content for lecturers, students, and bird enthusiasts alike.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781118291054

Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 16 September 2016

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Wiley-Blackwell

Edition: 3rd edition

Contributors:

Edited by John W. Fitzpatrick
Edited by Irby J. Lovette
Edited by John W. Fitzpatrick

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 38.0mm

Width: 221.0mm

Height: 277.0mm

Weight: 2155g

Pages: 736

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About the Author

Irby Lovette is the Fuller Professor of Ornithology at Cornell University, Associate Director for Academic Affairs at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, Director of the Lab's Fuller Evolutionary Biology Program, and Curator of Genomics at the Cornell Museum of Vertebrates. He has authored more than 130 scientific publications on topics related to avian evolution, ecology, behavior, and conservation, along with numerous articles for the general public.

John Fitzpatrick is the Louis Agassiz Fuertes Director of the Cornell Lab of Ornithology and Professor in Cornell's Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology. His many contributions to ornithology and bird conservation include 140 scientific publications, discovery of seven previously unknown bird species in Peru, 45 years leading one of the world’s longest continuous studies of the ecology and behavior of a wild bird population, the Florida Scrub-Jay, and service on numerous conservation boards and panels. He is past president of the American Ornithologists’ Union and the recipient of that society’s highest awards for research (William Brewster Medal), conservation (Ralph W. Schreiber Award), and service (Marion Jenkinson Award).