Bird Nests and Construction Behaviour by Mike Hansell, Raith ... - 9780521460385

Name: Bird Nests and Construction Behaviour by Mike Hansell, Raith ... - 9780521460385
Brand: Cambridge University Press

Cambridge University Press

Bird Nests and Construction BehaviourAuthor(s): Mike Hansell, Raith Overhill\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Cambridge University Press, United Kingdom\nImprint: Cambridge University Press\nISBN-13: 9780521460385, 978-0521460385\nSynopsis\nBird Nests and Construction Behaviour provides a broad view of our understanding of the biology of the nests, bowers and tools made by birds. It illustrates how, among vertebrates, the building abilities of birds are more impressive and consistent than for any other builders other than ourselves, yet birds seem to require no special equipment, and use quite uncomplicated behaviour. In doing so, the book raises general issues in the field of behavioural ecology including the costs of reproduction, sexual selection and the organisation and complexity of behaviour. Written for students and researchers of animal behaviour, behavioural ecology and ornithology, it will nevertheless make fascinating reading for architects and engineers interested in underst.