The book provides an authoritative source of information for students, researchers and amateur naturalists interested in the taxonomy of these organisms.
Dieses Buch gibt nicht nur spannende Einblicke in die Zugstrategien der Küstenvögel, sondern erlaubt auch einen intensiven Blick auf die Stationen ihrer langen Reise zu den Überwinterungsund arktischen Brutgebieten.
The first global review of the ecology, evolution, life history and conservation of high mountain birds, including comprehensive coverage of key habitats and adaptations for life in the alpine zone.
Using examples from the British Isles, this is the first New Naturalist to examine the discipline of ecology.
Providing students with a solid understanding of core ecological concepts while explaining how ecologists raise and answer real-world questions, this second edition weaves together classic and cutting-edge case studies to bring the subject to life.
Effects of Climate Change on Birds summarizes and synthesizes the rapidly expanding literature on birds and climate change, suggesting future research directions.
Identifies the most relevant topics and promising methodological approaches for further research in this crucial field.
This four volume set covers a wide range of topics, including: seabird conservation; malaria parasites; flamingos; poultry farms; game birds; aflatoxin.
This Encyclopedia of Marine Mammals covers the ecology, behaviour, conservation, evolution, form and function of whales, dolphins, seals, sea lions, manatees, dugongs, otters and polar bears
Encyclopedia of Virology, fourth edition, builds on the solid foundation laid by the previous editions, expanding its reach with new and timely topics.
This updated and fully revised edition continues to provide an essential guide to the most species-rich and abundant multicellular organisms on our planet.
Concise, accessible introduction to ornithology.
This multi-authored book covers all areas and provides an update on the research done with this model and the perspective it opens for the future.
An accessible textbook for graduate students and practising researchers interested in the evolution of biodiversity, through the lens of experimental evolution.
The feathers of more than 400 European species are described, more than 300 are illustrated, and there is a total of 400 photographs.
First manual of its kind on the Alien Flora of any Himalayan region in particular, and Asia in general.
Take your knowledge of fishes to the next level with 'Fishes of the World (Fifth Edition )', which is the only modern, phylogenetically based classification of the world of fishes.
Das offizielle Lehrmittel zur Ausbildung der Fledermausschützenden in der Schweiz
A richly illustrated, state-of-the-art field guide for identifying European passerines in flight—the first of its kind.
This unique field guide is indispensable to all birdwatchers who seawatch, whether from land or at sea, and will greatly enhance their experience.
This book is the ultimate flight-identification guide for the raptors of the Western Palaearctic, covering Europe, North Africa, the Middle East (including Arabia) to Central Asia.
This audacious book proposes that advancing animal ecology demands that we re-envision our basic understanding of how animals interact with their environments and with each other.
Freshwater Algae - Identification, Enumeration and Use as Bioindicators
Synthesizes new techniques and protocols used in understanding the ecology of freshwaters, whilst integrating the numerous methodologies used in their management and conservation
