Bird Nests and Construction Behaviour
Editorial Reviews
Review
'A stimulating read for scientists and birdwatchers alike.' Charles Deeming, BBC Wildlife
'Mike Hansell's well-written book ... provides an excellent overview ... bird nests are beautiful and serve their purpose well. the same can also be said of this book.' Tore Slagsvold, Nature
'... a scholarly written review on a marvellous subject. It is beautifully illustrated and makes fascinating reading. I recommend it to all students, researchers and amateur ornithologists interested in avian ecology and behaviour.' Tamás Székely, Trends in Ecology and Evolution
Book Description
Bird Nests and Construction Behaviour provides a broad view of our current understanding of the biology of the nests, bowers, and tools made by birds. It illustrates how birds, among vertebrates, have more impressive and consistent building abilities than any other builders, excluding humans. However, birds seem to require no special building equipment and use quite uncomplicated behavior. The book raises general issues in the field of behavioral ecology, including the costs of reproduction, sexual selection, and the organization and complexity of behavior. This volume was written for students and researchers of animal behavior, behavioral ecology, and ornithology, it will nevertheless make fascinating reading for architects and engineers interested in understanding how structures are created by animals.
Bird Nests and Construction Behaviour,Mike Hansell,Raith Overhill,Cambridge University Press,0521017645,Birds & Birdwatching - General,Life Sciences - Zoology - General,Science,Science/Mathematics,Birds (ornithology),Birds--Nests--Design and construction,Science / Zoology
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