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Bird song : biological themes and variations / C.K. Catchpole, P.J.B. Slater ; [pen-and-ink illustrations [by] Nigel Mann].

Catchpole, Clive. (Author). Slater, P. J. B. (Peter James Bramwell), 1942- (Added Author).

Summary:

"Bird song is one of the most remarkable and impressive sounds in the natural world, and has inspired not only students of natural history, but also great writers, poets and composers. Extensively updated from the first edition, the main thrust of this book is to suggest that the two main functions of song are attracting a mate and defending territory. It shows how this evolutionary pressure has led to the amazing variety and complexity we see in the songs of different species throughout the world. Writing primarily for students and researchers in animal behaviour, the authors review over 1000 scientific papers and reveal how scientists are beginning to unravel and understand how and why birds communicate with the elaborate vocalisations we call song. Highly illustrated throughout and written in straightforward language, Bird Song also holds appeal for amateur ornithologists with some knowledge of biology."--Jacket.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9780521872423
  • ISBN: 0521872421
  • ISBN: 9781108469227
  • ISBN: 1108469221
  • Physical Description: xi, 335 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm
  • Edition: 2nd ed.
  • Publisher: Cambridge [England] ; Cambridge University Press, 2008.

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 281-328) and index.
Formatted Contents Note:
The study of bird song -- Production and perception -- How song develops -- Getting the message across -- When do birds sing? -- Recognition and territorial defence -- Sexual selection and female choice -- Themes and variations -- Variation in time and space.

Search for related items by subject

Subject:
Birds > Vocalization.
Birdsongs.
Birds > Behavior.
Vocalization, Animal.
Birds > Behavior.
Birds > Vocalization.
Birdsongs.

Available copies

  • 1 of 1 copy available at Northwest Indian College.

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  • 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
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