The moult strategies of birds are not only of importance in their impact on a species' ecology and energetics but as a valuable tool for anyone studying the migration and population dynamics of bird species. A proper understanding of how tethers are replaced, and the precise differences in appearance of the various feather generations, can allow ringers, scientists and the keen birdwatcher to age first-year and adult birds and to detect the moult strategy of the bird in question.
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The moult strategies of birds are not only of importance in their impact on a species' ecology and energetics but as a valuable tool for anyone studying the migration and population dynamics of bird species. A proper understanding of how tethers are replaced, and the precise differences in appearance of the various feather generations, can allow ringers, scientists and the keen birdwatcher to age first-year and adult birds and to detect the moult strategy of the bird in question.
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Seller's Description:
Good. Size: 12x9x0; Academic Press (Harcourt Brace and Company); London, 1994. Hardcover. Book is large and additional shipping cost may apply. A Good Only, binding sturdy and intact, bumped spine edges, small bumps top board corners, badly bumped bottom board corners, some handling/scuff marks to boards, mild waving to pages along fore-edge, discoloration along fore-edge of half title page and verso as well as rear free endpaper along fore-edge, previous owner embossed stamp on title page else unmarked, without Dust wrapper. 4to[quarto or approx. 9.5 x 12 inches], 225pp., references, indexed color and b&w illustrations. We pack securely and ship daily with delivery confirmation on every book. The picture on the listing page is of the actual book for sale. Additional Scan(s) are available for any item, please inquire.
