Avian Migration

Author : Peter Berthold
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 3662059576
Total Pages : 601 pages
Book Rating : 4.79/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Avian Migration written by Peter Berthold and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2013-03-09 with total page 601 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: P. Berthold and E. Gwinnd Bird migration is an intriguing aspect of the living world - so much so that it has been investigated for as long, and as thoroughly, as almost any other natural phenomenon. Aristotle, who can count as the founder of scientific ornithology, paid very close attention to the migrations of the birds he ob served, but it was not until the reign of Friedrich II, in the first half of the 13th century, that reliable data began to be obtained. From then on, the data base grew rapidly. Systematic studies of bird migration were introduced when the Vogelwarte Rossitten was founded, as the first ornithological biological observation station in the world (see first chapter "In Memory of Vogelwarte Rossitten"). This area later received enormous impetus when ex perimental research on the subject was begun: the large-scale bird-ringing experiment initiated in Rossitten in 1903 by Johannes Thienemann (who was inspired by the pioneering studies of C. C. M. Mortensen), the experiments on photoperiodicity carried out by William Rowan in the 1920s in Canada and retention and release experiments performed by Thienemann in the 1930s in Rossitten, the first experimental study on the orientation of migratory birds. After the Second World War, migration research, while continuing in the previous areas, also expanded into new directions such as radar ornithology, ecophysiology and hormonal control mechanisms, studies of evolution, ge netics, telemetry and others.

Author : John H. Rappole
Publisher : Columbia University Press
ISBN 13 : 0231518633
Total Pages : 459 pages
Book Rating : 4.35/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Avian Migrant written by John H. Rappole and published by Columbia University Press. This book was released on 2013-06-11 with total page 459 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The purpose of migration, regardless of the distance involved, is to exploit two or more environments suitable for survival or reproduction over time, usually on a seasonal basis. Yet individual organisms can practice the phenomenon differently, and birds deploy unique patterns of movement over particular segments of time. Incorporating the latest research on bird migration, this concise, critical assessment offers contemporary readers a firm grasp of what defines an avian migrant, how the organism came to be, what is known about its behavior, and how we can resolve its enduring mysteries. John H. Rappole's sophisticated survey of field data clarifies key ecological, biological, physiological, navigational, and evolutionary concerns. He begins with the very first migrants, who traded a home environment of greater stability for one of greater seasonality, and uses the structure of the annual cycle to examine the difference between migratory birds and their resident counterparts. He ultimately connects these differences to evolutionary milestones that have shaped a migrant lifestyle through natural selection. Rather than catalogue and describe various aspects of bird migration, Rappole considers how the avian migrant fits within a larger ecological frame, enabling a richer understanding of the phenomenon and its critical role in sustaining a hospitable and productive environment. Rappole concludes with a focus on population biology and conservation across time periods, considering the link between bird migration and the spread of disease among birds and humans, and the effects of global warming on migrant breeding ranges, reaction norms, and macroecology.

Author : Thomas Alerstam
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 9780521448222
Total Pages : 438 pages
Book Rating : 4.20/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Bird Migration written by Thomas Alerstam and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 1993-03-25 with total page 438 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bird migration is one of the most astonishing feats in the natural world. Millions of birds migrate, often over very large distances, to benefit from seasonal resource surpluses and to avoid predators and competitors. The aim of this study is to survey the phenomena.

Author : Jonathan Elphick
Publisher : Firefly Books Limited
ISBN 13 : 9781554079711
Total Pages : 176 pages
Book Rating : 4.13/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Atlas of Bird Migration written by Jonathan Elphick and published by Firefly Books Limited. This book was released on 2011 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses how birds migrate and provides information on migrations in each region of the world and on the migrating habits of hundreds of species of birds.

Author : Ian Newton
Publisher : Elsevier
ISBN 13 : 012823752X
Total Pages : 725 pages
Book Rating : 4.26/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Migration Ecology of Birds written by Ian Newton and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2023-12-02 with total page 725 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Migration Ecology of Birds, Second Edition covers all aspects of this absorbing subject, including migratory processes, problems of navigation and vagrancy, timing and physiological control of migration, large-scale movement patterns, the effects of recent climate change, the problems that migrants face, and the factors that limit their populations. This book provides a thorough and in-depth review of the state of the science, with the text supplemented by abundant tables, maps and diagrams. Written by a world-renowned avian ecology and migration researcher, this book reveals the extraordinary adaptability of birds to the variable and changing conditions across the globe. This book represents the most updated and detailed review of bird migration, its evolution, ecology and bird physiology. Written in a clear and readable style, it will appeal not only to migration researchers in the field and ornithologists, but to anyone with an interest in this fascinating subject. Features updated and trending ecological aspects, including various types of bird movements, dispersal and nomadism, and how they relate to food supplies and other external conditions Contains numerous tables, maps, diagrams, a glossary, and a bibliography of more than 3,000 up-to-date references Written by an active researcher with a distinguished career in avian ecology, including migration research

Author : John Rappole
Publisher : Columbia University Press
ISBN 13 : 0231146787
Total Pages : 460 pages
Book Rating : 4.84/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Avian Migrant written by John Rappole and published by Columbia University Press. This book was released on 2013-06-25 with total page 460 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "John H. Rappole's sophisticated survey of field data clarifies key ecological, biological, physiological, navigational, and evolutionary concerns"--Publisher.

Author : P. Berthold
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 9780412363801
Total Pages : 370 pages
Book Rating : 4.01/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Control of Bird Migration written by P. Berthold and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 1996 with total page 370 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Considers all aspects of research since experimentation began on the subject in 1925

Author : Herbert H. T. Prins
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 1107114713
Total Pages : 491 pages
Book Rating : 4.15/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Bird Migration across the Himalayas written by Herbert H. T. Prins and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2017-04-06 with total page 491 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first reference to demonstrate how birds survive the high-altitude Central Asian Flyway and the threats to this unique migration.

Author : John H. Rappole
Publisher : JHU Press
ISBN 13 : 1421442396
Total Pages : 345 pages
Book Rating : 4.96/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Bird Migration written by John H. Rappole and published by JHU Press. This book was released on 2022-02-22 with total page 345 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A fascinating and nuanced exploration of why, how, and which birds migrate. Bird migration captivates the human imagination, yet for most of us, key aspects of the phenomenon remain a mystery. How do birds sense the ideal moment to take wing, and once the epic journey has begun, how do they find their distant destinations? Fresh insights about avian movements are still constantly emerging, powered by new tools like molecular genetics and transmitter miniaturization. In this book, renowned ornithologist and author John H. Rappole reveals intriguing results of recent scientific studies on migration, explaining their importance for birders, nature lovers, and researchers alike. Debunking misconceptions about the lives of birds that have persisted for thousands of years, Rappole explores unexpected causes and previously misunderstood aspects of the annual migration cycle. From the role of migrating birds in zoonotic disease transmission to climate change's impact on migration patterns, Rappole tackles crucial questions and ensures that readers come away with a new understanding of why and how birds migrate.

Author : Arthur Landsborough Thomson
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 376 pages
Book Rating : 4.92/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Problems of Bird-migration written by Arthur Landsborough Thomson and published by . This book was released on 1926 with total page 376 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: