Shorebirds : : an illustrated behavioural ecology / / Jan van de Kam [and others] ; translated by Petra de Goeij and Suzanne J. Moore.
Shorebirds are the most visible inhabitants of coastal wetlands worldwide. Many undertake spectacularly long flights between their wintering and breeding grounds, embodying the miracle of long-distance migration in a profound way. In this illustrated behavioural ecology the migration, feeding and br...
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Place / Publishing House: | Utrecht : : KNNV. ©2004. |
Year of Publication: | 2004 |
Edition: | English updated ed. |
Language: | English Dutch |
Physical Description: | 1 online resource (368 pages) :; illustrations (some color), maps, photographs |
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Other title: | Ecologische atlas van de Nederlandse wadvogels. English. Preliminary material / Foreword / Preface / Tidal areas / Portrait Gallery / Migration / Food / Reproduction / Looking to the future / References / Index / |
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Summary: | Shorebirds are the most visible inhabitants of coastal wetlands worldwide. Many undertake spectacularly long flights between their wintering and breeding grounds, embodying the miracle of long-distance migration in a profound way. In this illustrated behavioural ecology the migration, feeding and breeding of these birds are explained in a comprehensive but simple and visually stunning form. The core of the book is based on studies of shorebirds and other waterbirds (such as ducks, geese and gulls) that migrate along the East Atlantic Flyway. The emphasis is on those using the Dutch, German and Danish Wadden Sea; examples from the rest of the world are also included. The authors are experts in the fields of bird migration, shorebird behaviour and intertidal ecology, and have contributed much to our current understanding of these subjects. The 300 magnificent portraits of waterbirds in action were taken by Jan van de Kam, one of The Netherlands' foremost wildlife photographers. |
Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (p. 345-362) and index. |
ISBN: | 9004277994 |
Hierarchical level: | Monograph |
Statement of Responsibility: | Jan van de Kam [and others] ; translated by Petra de Goeij and Suzanne J. Moore. |