The Nuthatches.

The Nuthatches.

The Nuthatches is based on the European Nuthatch, with comparative information on the other west Paleartic and world species. Comparisons with other nuthatch species provide general perspectives on biological species separation problems. Features: * Comparative information on the other west Palearti...

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Main Author: Matthysen, Erik
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: London : A & C Black, 2010.
Series:Poyser Birds.
Subjects:
Nuthatches.
Nuthatches
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Table of Contents:
  • Cover Page; Title Page; Dedication; Copyright Page; Table of Contents; List of Photographs; List of Figures; List of Tables; Preface; Part I: Introduction; Chapter 1: Introducing the Nuthatches; Part II: The Eurasian Nuthatch; Chapter 2: Taxonomy, Morphology and Moult; Chapter 3: Habitat and Population Densities; Chapter 4: Foraging, Food and Hoarding; Chapter 5: The Pair and its Territory; Chapter 6: Breeding Biology; Chapter 7: Finding a Territory; Chapter 8: Dispersal and Migration; Chapter 9: Population Dynamics; Chapter 10: Nuthatches in Forest Fragments.
  • Part III: Nuthatches of the WorldChapter 11: The Mediterranean Nuthatches; Chapter 12: The Rock Nuthatches; Chapter 13: Oriental Nuthatches; Chapter 14: New World Nuthatches; Appendix I: Scientific and Common Names of Nuthatches; Appendix II: Diagnostic Traits of the 24 Nuthatch Species; Appendix III: Sex- and Age-related Morphological Variation in Eurasian Nuthatches; Appendix IV: Population Densities of the Eurasian Nuthatch; Appendix V: A Life-table for the Eurasian Nuthatch; Appendix VI: Scientific Names of Species Mentioned in the Text; References.

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