Evolutionary ecology of birds
Auteur :
Bennett, Peter / Owens, Ian
Éditeur :
Oxford University Press
ISBN :
9780198510888
Date de publication :
1 janv. 2002
Dimensions :
24,1 x 16,1 x 2,1 cm
Poids :
658 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
Birds show bewildering diversity in their life histories, mating systems and risk of extinction. Why, for example, are fairy-wrens so sexually promiscuous while swans show life long monogamy? This fascinating book is a comprehensive re-appraisal of avian diversity, and is the most extensive application of modern comparative methods yet undertaken.