The behaviour, population biology and physiology of the petrels

Over a lifetime's work with the group, John Warham has firmly established himself as one of the foremost experts on these birds. In this book he completes the major survey started in his earlier work, The Petrels: Their Ecology and Breeding Systems. The text is comprehensive, well illustrated,...

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Main Author Warham, John
Format eBook Book
LanguageEnglish
Published London Academic 1996
Elsevier Science & Technology
Academic Press
Edition1
Subjects
Petrels
Sea birds
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Table of Contents:
  • Front Cover -- The Behaviour, Population Biology and Physiology of the Petrels -- Copyright Page -- Contents -- Preface -- Chapter 1. Petrel Populations -- Chapter 2. Petrels at Sea: Distribution, Dispersal and Migration -- Chapter 3. Feeding and Foods -- Chapter 4. Behaviour and Vocalizations: A General Introduction -- Chapter 5. Behaviour of Albatrosses -- Chapter 6. Behaviour and Vocalizations of Procellariidae, Hydrobatidae and Pelecanoididae -- Chapter 7. Physiology and Energetics -- Chapter 8. Biochemistry -- Chapter 9. Locomotion -- Chapter 10. Anatomical Matters -- Chapter 11. Evolution and Radiation -- Chapter 12. Petrels and Man -- References -- Species Index -- Subject Index