Herons, egrets and bitterns : their biology and conservation in Australia /

This is the first book to deal exclusively with the Australian members of the Family Ardeidae (herons, egrets and bitterns). It gives a comprehensive, easy-to-read account of their origins, classification and biology, and explains the features that distinguish them from other birds.

Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: McKilligan, Neil, 1940-
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Collingwood, Vic. : CSIRO Pub., ©2005.
Colección:Australian natural history series.
Temas:
Ardeidae > Australia.
Herons > Australia.
Bitterns > Australia.
Wildlife conservation > Australia.
Ardéidés > Australie.
Hérons > Australie.
Faune > Protection > Australie.
SCIENCE > Life Sciences > Zoology > Ornithology.
NATURE > Birdwatching Guides.
NATURE > Animals > Birds.
Ardeidae
Bitterns
Herons
Wildlife conservation
Australia
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Preface and acknowledgements; Introduction; 1 Herons of the world; 2 What makes herons different?; 3 The importance of herons; 4 Distribution, movements and longevity; 5 Feeding and food; 6 Breeding; 7 Population numbers and conservation; 8 Species resident in Australia; 9 Occasional visitors; References; Index.

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