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Author:
Olsen, Penny, 1949-
Title:
Stray feathers : reflections on the structure, behaviour and evolution of birds / Penny Olsen & Leo Joseph.
Publisher:
CSIRO Publishing,
Copyright Date:
c2011
Description:
286 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.
Subject:
Birds.
Birds--Anatomy.
Birds--Behavior.
Ornithology.
Other Authors:
Joseph, Leo.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references (p. 263-286).
Contents:
Anatomy and physiology -- The senses -- Giving voice -- Tongues talking -- Plumage -- Getting around -- Finding and handling food -- Optimising foraging and feeding -- Reducing competition -- Using 'tools' -- Communicating -- Quality vs quantity -- Courtship -- Nests -- Parental care -- Chicks : behaving badly, behaving well -- Living together : same species -- Living together : different species.
ISBN:
0643094938 (pbk)
9780643094932 (pbk)
OCLC:
(OCoLC)692218379
LCCN:
2011431752
Locations:
USUX851 -- Iowa State University - Parks Library (Ames)

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