Avian biology /
Avian Biology, Volume V is a collection of papers that deals with the biology of birds concerning their mechanics of flight and migration. The first paper describes the mechanics of bird flights such as gliding, soaring, and the energy requirements of this activity. Other papers investigate the cont...
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New York ; London :
Academic Press,
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| Summary: | Avian Biology, Volume V is a collection of papers that deals with the biology of birds concerning their mechanics of flight and migration. The first paper describes the mechanics of bird flights such as gliding, soaring, and the energy requirements of this activity. Other papers investigate the control and metabolic physiology of migration, including flight restlessness and fat metabolism. Other topics cover migratory orientation research involving topographical, meteorological, inertial, magnetic, and celestial cues. Upon migration to different environments, birds have to adapt as their circa. |
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| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (xxiii, 523 pages) : illustrations, maps |
| Bibliography: | ReferencesAdditional References; Chapter 3. Migration: Orientation and Navigation; I. Introduction; II. Philosophy of Orientation Research; III. Navigational Capabilities of Migrants; Iv. Cues Used in Direction Finding; V. Conclusions; References; Chapter 4. Circadian and Circannual Rhythms in Birds; I. Introduction; II. Properties of Circadian and Circannual Rhythms under Constant Conditions; III. Entrainment of Circadian and Circannual Rhythms; IV. Adaptive Functions; References; Chapter 5. Vocal Behavior in Birds; I. How Vocalizations Are Produced; II. The Dual Sound Source Theory. |
| ISBN: | 9781483269443 1483269442 |