Bird Ecology and Conservation: A Handbook of Techniques
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Overview
In this intensely practical handbook, a team of leading ornithologists describe a wide range of standard methods that can be applied to the study of avian ecology and conservation. Topics covered range from surveys and tracking and handling to breeding biology, foraging behavior, and migration. Chapters on conservation techniques describe how to assess species over-exploitation, the methods available for the intensive conservation of endangered species, and the principles involved in the maintenance and restoration of habitats. This comprehensive synthesis will be essential reading for graduate students and researchers as well as a valuable resource for environmental consultants and professional conservationists worldwide.
Bird Ecology and Evolution is the first title in a new series of practical handbooks which include titles focusing on specific taxonomic groups as well as those describing broader themes and subjects. William J. Sutherland is the series editor.
Synopsis
Eighteen international ornithologists contribute 14 chapters describing the wide range of standard methods available to field ornithologists and conservationists. The text is designed for graduate students, researchers, environmental consultants, and professional conservationists worldwide. Coverage includes bird diversity survey methods, census and survey techniques, breeding biology, birds in the hand, estimating survival and movement, radio-tagging, migration, information from dead and dying birds, techniques in physiology and genetics, diet and foraging behavior, habitat assessment, conservation management of endangered birds, exploitation of bird populations, and habitat management. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR