Australian magpie : biology and behaviour of an unusual songbird /

This insightful book presents a comprehensive account of the behaviour of one of Australia's best-loved icons. It reveals the extraordinary capabilities of the magpie, including its complex social behaviour, in a highly readable text.

Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Author: Kaplan, Gisela T. (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Collingwood, Vic. : CSIRO Pub. : UNSW Press, ©2004.
Series:Australian natural history series.
Subjects:
Australian magpie.
Australian magpie > Behavior.
Magpies > Australia.
Magpies > Behavior > Australia.
Birds > Vocalization > Australia.
Songbirds > Australia.
Pies > Australie.
Pies > Mœurs et comportement > Australie.
Oiseaux chanteurs > Australie.
Oiseaux > Vocalisation.
SCIENCE > Life Sciences > Zoology > Ornithology.
NATURE > Birdwatching Guides.
NATURE > Animals > Birds.
Birds > Vocalization.
Magpies.
Songbirds.
Australia.
Online Access:Texto completo
Table of Contents:
  • Acknowledgments; Introduction; Chapter 1 Origin and classification; Chapter 2 Anatomy; Chapter 3 Diet and feeding habits; Chapter 4 Territoriality and dispersal; Chapter 5 Bonding and breeding; Chapter 6 Physical and social development; Chapter 7 Agonistic and cooperative behaviour; Chapter 8 Song production; Chapter 9 Communication and mimicry; Chapter 10 Magpies and humans; Epilogue The success of magpies; Endnotes; References.

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