Buch, Englisch, 628 Seiten, Format (B × H): 170 mm x 244 mm, Gewicht: 1067 g
Conservation, Ecology and Behavior of Athene Noctua
Buch, Englisch, 628 Seiten, Format (B × H): 170 mm x 244 mm, Gewicht: 1067 g
ISBN: 978-0-521-71420-4
Verlag: Cambridge University Press
Our understanding of the basic biology of owls is poor compared to that of other bird species. The Little Owl, Athene noctua, has become one of the best models for biological and conservation research, due to its commonness and the fact that it occupies nest-boxes very easily. In this unique book the authors synthesise the substantial literature, and detail current information regarding the Little Owl. They discuss its wide-ranging ecology, genetics and subspecies and population status by country. In addition, they outline a strategy and monitoring program for its conservation. The book features an outstanding bibliography of literature on the Little Owl, listing publications dated from 1769 to 2007, in many languages, including Russian, English, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian and Dutch. Whilst being an invaluable resource for academic researchers, its straightforward style holds undoubted appeal for amateurs and enthusiasts.
Autoren/Hrsg.
Fachgebiete
- Naturwissenschaften Biowissenschaften Tierkunde / Zoologie Tierethologie
- Naturwissenschaften Biowissenschaften Biowissenschaften Naturschutzbiologie, Biodiversität
- Naturwissenschaften Biowissenschaften Tierkunde / Zoologie Wirbeltiere (Vertebrata) Vögel (Ornithologie)
- Naturwissenschaften Biowissenschaften Tierkunde / Zoologie Tierökologie
- Naturwissenschaften Biowissenschaften Biowissenschaften Neurobiologie, Verhaltensbiologie
Weitere Infos & Material
1. Introduction; 2. History and traditions; 3. Taxonomy and genetics; 4. Morphology and body characteristics; 5. Distribution, population estimates and trends; 6. Habitat; 7. Diet; 8. Breeding season; 9. Behaviour; 10. Population regulation; 11. Conservation; 12. Research priorities; 13. Monitoring plan for the Little Owl; 14. Citizen conservation and volunteer work on Little Owls - the past, present and future; 15. Literature cited; 16. Appendices.
