Evolutionary Ecology of Birds: Life Histories, Mating systems, and Extinction (Oxford Series in Ecology and Evolution)

by PeterBennett (Author), IanOwens (Author)

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  Paperback
  2002

  $75.43

  Birds show bewildering diversity in their life histories, mating systems and risk of extinction. Why, for example, are fairy-wrens so sexually promiscuous while swans show life long monogamy? This fascinating book is a comprehensive re-appraisal of avian diversity, and is the most extensive application of modern comparative methods yet undertaken.