The Migration Ecology of Birds, 2nd Edition

Bird Migration Ecology

The Migration Ecology of Birds, Second Edition provides an in-depth review of bird migration, covering migratory processes, navigation, timing, physiology, movement patterns, and population dynamics. It also examines climate change, food availability, migration challenges, dispersal, nomadism, and the ecological factors shaping migratory behavior.

Key Features

• Comprehensive study of bird migration ecology
• Covers migratory processes and patterns
• Explains navigation and orientation
• Discusses vagrancy and unusual movements
• Covers timing and physiological control
• Examines large-scale migration movements
• Explores dispersal and nomadism
• Links migration to food availability
• Examines effects of climate change
• Discusses challenges faced by migrant birds
• Covers factors limiting bird populations
• Explores evolution and ecology of migration
• Includes bird physiology and adaptation
• Contains tables, maps, and diagrams
• Includes a glossary and extensive bibliography
• Updated with current research and references