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Die Falkenheilkunde des Moamin im Spiegel ihrer volgarizzamenti : Studien zur Romania Arabica
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ISBN: 3484522690 3484522704 9783484522701 9783484522695 Year: 1996 Volume: 269-270 Publisher: Tübingen : Max Niemeyer,


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Behavioural ecology of western Palearctic falcons
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ISBN: 303060540X 3030605418 Year: 2020 Publisher: Cham, Switzerland : Springer,

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This monograph is the result of eight years of bibliographical and field research concerning several behavioural ecology aspects of the Palaearctic falcons. For a while, this book grew along with “The Lanner falcon” published in 2015 and revised in 2017. In both books the main aim was to provide a clear overview of the biology and ecology of these species. In fact in the last 20 years, the number of publications on falcons has grown tremendously and, in parallel, also those belonging to the so-called "grey literature". The number of people involved is also increased by including both academics and nature lovers. Many previously published books emphasized identification, and offered little insights on the behavioural and ecological aspects of the species. Very often, the research on behavioural ecology remains closed within the confines of academic community. By contrast, a multitude of basic data is scattered in countless articles published in local magazines. Many falcon species are easy to observe and study (such as kestrels) but others are more rare and localized. In order to understand the survival strategies adopted by this group of avian predators, it is necessary not to lose sight of the overall picture. This book tries to explain the different survival strategies by examining, through a few essential chapters, some crucial aspects for all species. The first chapter provides information on the genus Falco, its genetics, evolution and morphological peculiarities. The other chapters deal with reproductive strategies, competition, exploitation of resources, dispersal patterns, communication and sociality. One of the main objectives of this book is to produce an accessible but scholarly curated source of reference. By understanding the most common species, it is possible to provide a working framework for rarer, and especially threatened, falcon species.


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The atlas of birds : diversity, behavior, and conservation
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ISBN: 1283275015 9786613275011 1400838258 Year: 2011 Publisher: Princeton, New Jersey : Princeton University Press,

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The Atlas of Birds captures the breathtaking diversity of birds, and illuminates their conservation status around the world. Full-color maps show where birds are found, both by country and terrain, and reveal how an astounding variety of behavioral adaptations--from flight and feeding to nest building and song--have enabled them to thrive in virtually every habitat on Earth. Maps of individual journeys and global flyways chart the amazing phenomenon of bird migration, while bird classification is explained using maps for each order and many key families. Conservation provides a strong focus throughout, with maps illustrating where and why birds are most under threat, and what is being done to protect them. Separate sections examine key factors influencing their distribution and endangering their survival, from deforestation and climate change to invasive species and the cage-bird trade. Bird groups most affected, such as island endemics, are highlighted, while a fascinating chapter explores the complex historical relationship between birds and humans, with maps and data for everything from poultry farming to birdwatching. The maps are supported by an authoritative text that uses the very latest data and case studies from BirdLife International. Packed with sumptuous photos, original diagrams, and imaginative graphics that bring the numbers to life, this book is a stunning and timely insight into perhaps the most colorful and intriguing group of organisms on our planet. The premier illustrated atlas of bird diversity, behavior, and conservation Features full-color maps, photos, and diagrams Covers bird evolution, classification, and behavior Describes the complex relationship between birds and their habitats Explores the impact of human activities on species survival Illustrates where and why birds are most under threat--and how to protect them

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Ornithological illustration. --- Birds --- Albatross. --- Amur falcon. --- Anatidae. --- Andean condor. --- Anseriformes. --- Barn owl. --- Barn swallow. --- Barn-owl. --- Bearded vulture. --- Bee-eater. --- Biodiversity. --- Biome. --- Bird conservation. --- Bird egg. --- Bird extinction. --- Bird feeder. --- Bird food. --- Bird migration. --- Bird scarer. --- Bird strike. --- Bird vocalization. --- Bird. --- BirdLife International. --- Birdwatch (magazine). --- Birdwatching. --- Blackburnian warbler. --- California condor. --- Cape vulture. --- Cardinal (bird). --- Cathartiformes. --- Cockatoo. --- Common buzzard. --- Common cuckoo. --- Common kingfisher. --- Coraciiformes. --- Crested partridge. --- Emperor penguin. --- Eurasian sparrowhawk. --- Falconidae. --- Falconry. --- Flight feather. --- Flightless bird. --- Flyway. --- Frigatebird. --- Galliformes. --- Goose. --- Grebe. --- Grey heron. --- Haast's eagle. --- Heron. --- Hornbill. --- House sparrow. --- Hummingbird. --- Indian peafowl. --- Indian vulture. --- Insect. --- King vulture. --- Lanner falcon. --- Magpie goose. --- Malleefowl. --- Mammal. --- Nene (bird). --- New World vulture. --- Nightjar. --- North America. --- Ornithology. --- Osprey. --- Ostrich. --- Owl. --- Parrot. --- Passenger pigeon. --- Passerine. --- Peregrine falcon. --- Pheasant. --- Plumage. --- Pygmy parrot. --- Raptor conservation. --- Ruby-throated hummingbird. --- Sea eagle. --- Songbird. --- South America. --- Southern cassowary. --- Stork. --- Sunbird. --- Swainson's hawk. --- Swan goose. --- Tawny owl. --- The Life of Birds. --- Thrush (bird). --- Tit (bird). --- Toucan. --- Turkey vulture. --- Vulture. --- Wader. --- Wandering albatross. --- Wetland. --- White-rumped vulture. --- White-tailed eagle. --- Woodpecker. --- Yellow-eared parrot. --- Geographical distribution. --- Geographical distribution --- Conservation. --- Conservation --- Variation. --- Behavior.

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