Avian Biology (eBook)

Volume V

Donald S. Farner, James R. King (Herausgeber)

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2013 | 1. Auflage
548 Seiten
Elsevier Science (Verlag)
978-1-4832-6944-3 (ISBN)

Infos

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 circadian and circannual rhythms are affected. One paper discusses the works of Wynne-Edwards, Aschoff and Wever, and Leopold and Eynon regarding their observations of bird migration cues. One author describes the vocal behavior in birds, including the dual sound theory where two sound sources can occur in each bronchus. Of interest to many in this paper is the description of the different stages in song development. Other papers discuss the incubation behavior of birds as well as the energetics involved. This book is suitable for zoologists, bird enthusiasts, and avian biologists.

Inhalt

Front Cover 1
Avian Biology 4
Copyright Page 5
Table of Contents 8
Dedication 6
LIST OF CONTRIBUTORS 12
PREFACE 14
NOTE ON TAXONOMY 18
CONTENTS OF OTHER VOLUMES 22
Chapter 1. Mechanics of Flight 26
I. Introduction 26
II. Theoretical Model of a Bird in Horizontal Flight 27
III. Limitations on Flight Performance 55
IV. Gliding 69
V. Soaring 80
VI. Loss of Flight 95
VII. List of Symbols 96
References 98
Chapter 2. Migration: Control and Metabolic Physiology 102
I. Introduction 102
II. Methods 103
III. Migratory Restlessness 104
IV. Controlling Factors and Control Mechanisms of Migration 106
V. Metabolic Physiology 124
VI. Concluding Remarks 135
References 135
Additional References 149
Chapter 3. Migration: Orientation and Navigation 154
I. Introduction 154
II. Philosophy of Orientation Research 156
III. Navigational Capabilities of Migrants 159
IV. Cues Used in Direction Finding 173
V. Conclusions 232
References 235
Chapter 4. Circadian and Circannual Rhythms in Birds 246
I. Introduction 246
II. Properties of Circadian and Circannual Rhythms under Constant Conditions 248
III. Entrainment of Circadian and Circannual Rhythms 268
IV. Adaptive Functions 287
References 299
Chapter 5. Vocal Behavior in Birds 312
I. How Vocalizations Are Produced 314
II. The Dual Sound Source Theory 318
III. Size and Function of Vocal Repertoire 321
IV. The Communicatory Valence of Different Signal Characteristics 325
V. The Adaptive Significance of Call and Song Structure 327
VI. The Neural Substrate of Vocal Behavior 335
VII. Hormonal Variables Affecting Vocal Behavior 340
VIII. Vocal Ontogeny 341
IX. The Evolution of Vocal Learning 349
References 351
Chapter 6. Incubation 358
I. Scope of the Chapter 358
II. Length of the Incubation Period 359
III. The Brood Patch 365
IV. Physical Optima for Development 371
V. The Parent as an Incubator 378
VI. Hatching 411
VII. Energetics of Incubation 420
VIII. Prospect 430
References 432
Chapter 7. Zoogeography 446
I. Introduction 446
II. The Evolution of Zoogeography 449
III. The Significance of Taxonomy 461
IV.Units of Analysis and Levels of Approach in Zoogeography 471
V. The Significance of Continental Drift 496
References 508
AUTHOR INDEX 522
INDEX TO BIRD NAMES 536
SUBJECT INDEX 544
ERRATA TO VOLUME III 548

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 17.9.2013
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Natur / Technik ► Naturführer
• Themenwelt: Naturwissenschaften ► Biologie
• Themenwelt: Technik
• ISBN-10: 1-4832-6944-2 / 1483269442
• ISBN-13: 978-1-4832-6944-3 / 9781483269443