| Description |
ix, 343 pages : color illustrations ; 27 cm. |
| Series |
The Peterson reference guides series |
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Peterson reference guides series.
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| Note |
"Sponsored by the Roger Tory Peterson Institute and the National Wildlife Federation." |
| Contents |
How to use this book -- Learning to watch birds behave -- On being a bird: anatomy and physiology -- A perspective on bird behavior -- A bird's brain and senses -- Understanding bird diversity -- The annual cycle of birds -- Feathers and flight -- Maintenance behavior of birds -- Temperature and bird behavior -- Social behavior -- Provisioning and protection -- The auditory bird -- Real estate, mate attraction, and pair bonding -- Nesting behavior -- Migratory behavior. |
| Summary |
"A fascinating look at what birds do and why they do it"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 307-324) and indexes. |
| Subject |
Birds -- Behavior.
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| Added Author |
Roger Tory Peterson Institute, sponsoring body.
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National Wildlife Federation, sponsoring body.
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| Added Title |
Bird behavior |
| ISBN |
9781328787361 (hardcover) |
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