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Parrots of the wild : a natural history of the world's most captivating birds /

"A synthetic account of the diversity and ecology of wild parrots, distilling knowledge from the author's own research and from her review of more than 2,400 published scientific studies. The text covers parrots' evolutionary history, foraging, mating, and social behavior, innate inte...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autores principales: Toft, Catherine Ann, 1950-2011 (Autor), Wright, Timothy F., 1967- (Autor)
Autor Corporativo: World Parrot Trust
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Oakland, California : University of California Press, [2015]
Edición:First edition.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
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Sumario:"A synthetic account of the diversity and ecology of wild parrots, distilling knowledge from the author's own research and from her review of more than 2,400 published scientific studies. The text covers parrots' evolutionary history, foraging, mating, and social behavior, innate intelligence, and conservation status. The book is enhanced by an array of illustrations, including photos of parrots taken exclusively in their natural habitat"--Provided by publisher
Descripción Física:1 online resource
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780520962644
0520962648