Australian magpie: biology and behaviour of an unusual songbird
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Main Author: Kaplan, Gisela T. (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Collingwood, Vic. CSIRO Pub. ©2004
Series:Australian natural history series
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Item Description:Includes bibliographical references (pages 131-142)
This insightful book presents a comprehensive account of the behaviour of one of Australia's best-loved icons. It reveals the extraordinary capabilities of the magpie, including its complex social behaviour, in a highly readable text
Acknowledgments; Introduction; Chapter 1 Origin and classification; Chapter 2 Anatomy; Chapter 3 Diet and feeding habits; Chapter 4 Territoriality and dispersal; Chapter 5 Bonding and breeding; Chapter 6 Physical and social development; Chapter 7 Agonistic and cooperative behaviour; Chapter 8 Song production; Chapter 9 Communication and mimicry; Chapter 10 Magpies and humans; Epilogue The success of magpies; Endnotes; References
Physical Description:1 Online-Ressource (x, 142 pages)
ISBN:0643092072
9780643092075

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