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Bird Nests and Construction Behaviour [Minkštas viršelis]

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  • Formatas: Paperback / softback, 296 pages, aukštis x plotis x storis: 244x170x16 mm, weight: 480 g, 12 Tables, unspecified; 22 Halftones, unspecified
  • Išleidimo metai: 21-Jul-2005
  • Leidėjas: Cambridge University Press
  • ISBN-10: 0521017645
  • ISBN-13: 9780521017640
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  • Formatas: Paperback / softback, 296 pages, aukštis x plotis x storis: 244x170x16 mm, weight: 480 g, 12 Tables, unspecified; 22 Halftones, unspecified
  • Išleidimo metai: 21-Jul-2005
  • Leidėjas: Cambridge University Press
  • ISBN-10: 0521017645
  • ISBN-13: 9780521017640
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Bird Nests and Construction Behaviour provides a broad view of our current understanding of the biology of the nests, bowers, and tools made by birds. It illustrates how birds, among vertebrates, have more impressive and consistent building abilities than any other builders, excluding humans. However, birds seem to require no special building equipment and use quite uncomplicated behavior. The book raises general issues in the field of behavioral ecology, including the costs of reproduction, sexual selection, and the organization and complexity of behavior. This volume was written for students and researchers of animal behavior, behavioral ecology, and ornithology, it will nevertheless make fascinating reading for architects and engineers interested in understanding how structures are created by animals.

Fascinating account of the biology of the nests, bowers and tools made by birds.

Recenzijos

'A stimulating read for scientists and birdwatchers alike.' Charles Deeming, BBC Wildlife 'Mike Hansell's well-written book provides an excellent overview bird nests are beautiful and serve their purpose well. the same can also be said of this book.' Tore Slagsvold, Nature ' a scholarly written review on a marvellous subject. It is beautifully illustrated and makes fascinating reading. I recommend it to all students, researchers and amateur ornithologists interested in avian ecology and behaviour.' Tamįs Székely, Trends in Ecology and Evolution ' a valuable book that will be of particular interest to ornithologists and would serve as a useful supplement in ornithology courses.' Charles R. Brown, Animal Behaviour ' an interesting read and should have a broad appeal to all ornithologists.' Ibis 'Hansell's book contains loads of information that will be both helpful to the scientist and interesting to the enthusiast. is thorough, engaging, and fun to read. Hansell's book will be enjoyed by students of ornithology, animal behavior, ecology, and evolutionary biology. It will become a valuable part of the collections of university libraries, professional ornithologists, and those generally enthusiastic about all things avian.' Rebecca Jo Safran, Cornell University

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Fascinating account of the biology of the nests, bowers and tools made by birds.
Acknowledgements xi
1 Animal builders and the importance of bird nests 1(22)
1.1 Introduction
1(1)
1.2 Builders extend their control
2(3)
1.3 The extended phenotype concept
5(3)
1.4 Building behaviour changes habitats
8(2)
1.5 Exploitation of the resources by others
10(1)
1.6 Nests reinforce social life
10(2)
1.7 The builders
12(2)
1.8 Are there shared characters among builders?
14(6)
a) Simple minded
14(2)
b) No specialist anatomy
16(1)
c) Techniques shape materials but materials shape techniques
16(4)
1.9
Chapter by chapter
20(2)
1.10 The taxonomic convention
22(1)
2 The clutch–nest relationship 23(16)
2.1 Introduction
23(1)
2.2 The nests and brood care of dinosaurs
23(4)
2.3 Why do birds lay eggs?
27(1)
2.4 Do chicks need nests?
28(3)
2.5 Clutch size
31(4)
2.6 The nest and clutch size
35(4)
3 Standardising the nest description 39(21)
3.1 The nest profile survey
39(2)
3.2 Nest identification, morphometrics and type
41(8)
a) Identity of the nest
41(1)
b) Nest weight and dimensions
42(2)
c) Nest shape
44(1)
d) Nest site
44(1)
e) Nest attachment
45(4)
3.3 The four nest zones
49(2)
3.4 The materials
51(6)
a) Inorganic materials
52(1)
b) Animal materials
52(2)
c) Plant, lichen and fungal materials
54(2)
d) Others
56(1)
3.5 Additional information
57(3)
a) Building techniques
57(1)
b) Adults and young
58(1)
c) Biological associations
58(1)
d) Special features and comments
59(1)
e) Sketches and photographs
59(1)
4 Construction 60(33)
4.1 Introduction
60(2)
4.2 Types of construction method
62(1)
4.3 Sculpting
63(1)
4.4 Moulding
64(3)
4.5 Piling up
67(3)
4.6 Sticking together
70(1)
4.7 Interlocking
71(9)
a) Entangle
71(2)
b) Stitches and pop-rivets
73(1)
c) Velcro
74(6)
4.8 Weaving
80(4)
4.9 How difficult is nest building?
84(5)
4.10 Tool use and tool making
89(4)
5 The functional architecture of the nest 93(36)
5.1 Introduction
93(2)
5.2 The outer nest layer
95(11)
a) Nest decoration and nest size
95(1)
b) Frequency and type of decorative materials
95(6)
c) Snake skin
101(2)
d) Heads and tails
103(3)
5.3 Nest attachment
106(6)
a) Number and type of materials in attachments
106(1)
b) Attachment type and nest support diameter
107(1)
c) Occurrence of attachment types
107(5)
5.4 The structural nest layer
112(11)
a) Nest weight and nest design in relation to bird weight
113(1)
b) Number of materials in the structural layer
114(1)
c) Associations of materials
115(1)
d) Standard units
115(1)
e) Silk
116(2)
f) Grass
118(2)
g) Sticks
120(2)
h) Design and convergence
122(1)
5.5 The nest lining
123(6)
a) The presence, number and type of lining materials
123(3)
b) The function of linings
126(3)
6 The cost of nest building 129(23)
6.1 Introduction
129(2)
6.2 Calculation of energetic costs
131(1)
6.3 Gathering journeys and building time
132(2)
6.4 Measurement of building costs as clutch reduction
134(1)
6.5 Other evidence of nest building cost
135(3)
6.6 Taking over the nest of another bird
138(3)
6.7 The consequences of nest re-use
141(1)
6.8 Indicators of the cost of nest re-use
142(3)
6.9 The response of nest re-users to blood-feeding ectoparasites
145(7)
7 The selection of a nest site 152(34)
7.1 Introduction
152(1)
7.2 The availability of nest material
153(3)
7.3 The influence of physical factors
156(2)
7.4 The influence of predators
158(7)
7.5 Predation rates
165(2)
7.6 Coloniality and nest defence
167(2)
7.7 Sites exploiting the nest defence of other birds
169(3)
7.8 Nest sites associated with arthropods
172(4)
a) Caterpillars and spiders
173(2)
b) Social insects
175(1)
7.9 Birds and termites
176(1)
7.10 Birds and ants
177(3)
7.11 Birds and bees
180(1)
7.12 Birds and wasps
181(5)
8 Bowers, building quality and mate assessment 186(31)
8.1 Introduction
186(1)
8.2 Sexual selection
187(2)
8.3 Nest building and sexual selection
189(2)
8.4 Court displays and male quality
191(4)
8.5 Bowers and mate assessment
195(15)
a) The bowerbirds (Ptilonorhynchidae)
195(1)
b) The maypole builders
195(4)
c) The avenue builders
199(6)
d) Functional design and bower evolution
205(5)
8.6 Bowers and sexual selection theory
210(2)
8.7 Beautiful bowers?
212(5)
9 The evolution of nest building 217(20)
9.1 Introduction
217(5)
9.2 Innovations of design and of technology
222(2)
9.3 Taxonomic characters from nests
224(2)
9.4 Variability and conservatism
226(3)
9.5 Weaver birds and the ecology of nest evolution
229(2)
9.6 The Tyrannidae and the flexibility of building behaviour
231(6)
References 237(28)
Author index 265(4)
General index 269(4)
Species index 273