UID:
almafu_9961254310502883
Umfang:
1 online resource (xviii, 616 pages) :
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digital, PDF file(s).
Ausgabe:
Second edition.
ISBN:
9781009117562
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1009117564
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9781009103725
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1009103725
Inhalt:
The basic biology of owls is poorly understood compared to that of other bird species. The Little Owl, Athene noctua, is one of the best models for biological and conservation research. Though widespread across Europe, Asia and North Africa, populations of the Little Owl are now in decline, making studies of its behavior and ecology all the more important. This extensively revised and updated second edition features substantial new long-term data on population dynamics, behavioral observations and breeding biology of the Little Owl. The authors discuss its wide-ranging ecology, genetics, subspecies, and population status by country. In addition, they outline a research strategy and monitoring program. Exceptional illustrations of all fourteen subspecies cover embryonic and chick development, feather growth and moult, including high-quality drawings presenting concrete management suggestions. Whilst being an invaluable resource for academic researchers, its accessible and straightforward style will also appeal to amateur ornithologists and enthusiasts.
Anmerkung:
Title from publisher's bibliographic system (viewed on 29 Sep 2023).
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Cover -- Half-title -- Title page -- Imprints page -- Contents -- Foreword -- Preface -- Acknowledgements -- Executive Summary -- Chapter 1: Introduction: Framework -- Chapter 2: History and Traditions -- Chapter 3: Fossil Evidence, Taxonomy and Genetics -- Chapter Summary -- 3.1 Fossil Evidence -- 3.2 Discovery of the Species -- 3.3 Discovery of the Subspecies -- 3.4 Morphology and Coloration -- 3.5 Morphological Descriptions -- 3.6 Geographical Distribution -- 3.7 Genetic Approach -- 3.8 Vocalizations -- 3.9 Taxonomic Discussions -- Chapter 4: Morphology and Body Characteristics -- Chapter Summary -- 4.1 Embryonic Development -- 4.2 Owlet Development -- 4.3 Plumage -- 4.4 Molt -- 4.5 Eyes -- 4.6 Ears -- 4.7 Bill -- 4.8 Measurements -- 4.9 Voice -- 4.10 Flight -- 4.11 Digestive Organs -- Chapter 5: Distribution, Population Estimates and Trends -- Chapter Summary -- 5.1 Distribution -- 5.2 Population Numbers -- 5.3 Densities -- 5.4 Trends -- 5.5 Overview per Country -- Chapter 6: Habitat -- Chapter Summary -- 6.1 Natural Habitats -- 6.2 Anthropogenic Habitats -- 6.3 Habitat Preferences -- 6.4 Habitat Suitability Factors -- 6.5 Assessments at Multiple Spatial Scales -- 6.6 Multilevel Resource Selection -- Chapter 7: Diet -- Chapter Summary -- 7.1 Hunting -- 7.2 Capturing Prey -- 7.3 Prey Caching -- 7.4 Prey Species -- 7.5 Large Prey -- 7.6 Seasonal Variation -- 7.7 Geographical Variation -- 7.8 Different Methods -- Chapter 8: Breeding Season -- Chapter Summary -- 8.1 Pair Formation and Pair Bond -- 8.2 Life Expectancy -- 8.3 Copulations -- 8.4 Nest Sites -- 8.5 The Nest -- 8.6 Eggs -- 8.7 Laying of Eggs -- 8.8 Laying Interval -- 8.9 Clutch Size -- 8.10 Replacement Clutches -- 8.11 Incubation -- 8.12 Hatching -- 8.13 Egg Failure -- 8.14 Prolonged Incubation -- 8.15 Number of Nestlings -- 8.16 Nest Success -- 8.17 Egg Success -- 8.18 Condition.
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8.19 Fledging Success -- 8.20 Mortality -- 8.21 Cainism -- 8.22 Lifetime Reproductive Success -- 8.23 Extra-Pair Copulation -- Chapter 9: Behavior -- Chapter Summary -- 9.1 Body Movements -- 9.2 Locomotion -- 9.3 Roosting and Sleeping -- 9.4 Preening -- 9.5 Nest-Site Competitors -- 9.6 Enemies -- 9.7 Social Behavior -- 9.8 Territorial Behavior -- 9.9 Division of Tasks -- 9.10 Parents and Young -- 9.11 Handling Prey -- 9.12 Two Females Nesting Together -- 9.13 Behavior Towards Humans -- Chapter 10: Population Regulation -- Chapter Summary -- 10.1 Introduction to Population Regulation -- 10.2 Environmental Limiting Factors -- 10.3 Demographic Limiting Factors -- Chapter 11: Management and Conservation -- Chapter Summary -- 11.1 Conservation Status and Threats -- 11.2 Conservation Strategy for the Little Owl -- Chapter 12: Research Priorities -- 12.1 Research Priorities -- 12.2 Recent Insights -- 12.3 Research Topics -- 12.4 Conclusion -- References -- Index.
Weitere Ausg.:
ISBN 9781009100151
Weitere Ausg.:
ISBN 1009100157
Sprache:
Englisch
URL:
https://doi.org/10.1017/9781009103725
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