Ecology and evolution of cooperative breeding in birds

Ecology and evolution of cooperative breeding in birds / edited by Walter D. Koenig, Janis L. Dickinson.

Cooperative breeders are species in which more than two individuals participate in raising young at a single nest. Although relatively rare, this behaviour entails dramatic forms of both cooperation and competition. This book will therefore be of particular interest to students and professionals int...

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Other Authors: Koenig, Walter D., 1950-, Dickinson, Janis L., 1955-
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Cambridge ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2004.
Subjects:
Birds > Behavior > Evolution.
Birds > Ecology.
Cooperative breeding in animals.
SCIENCE > Life Sciences > Zoology > Ornithology.
NATURE > Birdwatching Guides.
NATURE > Animals > Birds.
Birds > Ecology
Cooperative breeding in animals
Vogels.
Sociaal diergedrag.
Broeden.
Evolutie.
Ecologie.
Electronic book.
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Summary:Cooperative breeders are species in which more than two individuals participate in raising young at a single nest. Although relatively rare, this behaviour entails dramatic forms of both cooperation and competition. This book will therefore be of particular interest to students and professionals interested in behaviour and ecology.
Physical Description:1 online resource (ix, 293 pages) : illustrations
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages 242-278) and indexes.
ISBN:0511211619
9780511211614
051121698X
9780511216985
0511213387
9780511213380
0511215193
9780511215193
9780511606816
0511606818
9786610541065
661054106X
Access:License restrictions may limit access.
Source of Description, Etc. Note:Print version record.

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