Bird song : biological themes and variations

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Label

Bird song : biological themes and variations

Title remainder

biological themes and variations

Statement of responsibility

C.K. Catchpole, P.J.B. Slater ; [pen-and-ink illustrations [by] Nigel Mann]

Creator

• Catchpole, Clive

Contributor

• Slater, P. J. B., (Peter James Bramwell), 1942-

Subject

• Birds -- Behavior
• Birds -- Vocalization
• Birdsongs

Language

eng

Summary

"Bird song is one of the most remarkable and impressive sounds in the natural world, and has inspired not only students of natural history, but also great writers, poets and composers. Extensively updated from the first edition, the main thrust of this book is to suggest that the two main functions of song are attracting a mate and defending territory. It shows how this evolutionary pressure has led to the amazing variety and complexity we see in the songs of different species throughout the world. Writing primarily for students and researchers in animal behaviour, the authors review over 1000 scientific papers and reveal how scientists are beginning to unravel and understand how and why birds communicate with the elaborate vocalisations we call song. Highly illustrated throughout and written in straightforward language, Bird Song also holds appeal for amateur ornithologists with some knowledge of biology."--BOOK JACKET

Cataloging source

DLC

Dewey number

• 598.159/4
• 598.259

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

LC call number

QL698.5

LC item number

.C38 2008

Literary form

non fiction

NAL call number

QL698.5

NAL item number

.C38 2008

Nature of contents

bibliography