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Ornithology
Third Edition| ©2007 Frank B. Gill, Academy of Natural Sciences, Philadelphia
Ornithology is the classic text for the undergraduate ornithology course, long admired for its evolutionary approach to bird science. The new edition maintains the scope and expertise that made the book so popular while incorporating the latest research and updating the exquisite program of drawings.
Features
New to This Edition
Extensively revised chapters on feathers (chapter 4), mates (chapter 12) and the evolution of breeding systems (chapter 13) reflect the latest research.
Completely rewritten concluding chapter on conservation (chapter 21) reflects a more ecological point of view, focusing less on the preservation of individual species. Conservation is a strong theme, no longer just a sideline of ornithology. Most chapters include conservation-related examples.
New feature, “A Closer Look” . Each chapter now includes an illustrated showcase focusing on a crucial concept or topic.
Streamlined presentation. The 24 chapters of the Second Edition have been reduced to 21 chapters:
• Feeding has been folded into the physiology chapter
• Material on brains, senses, and intelligence into a one chapter
• Migration and navigation is now presented in one chapter.
Ornithology
Third Edition| ©2007
Frank B. Gill, Academy of Natural Sciences, Philadelphia
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Ornithology
Third Edition| 2007
Frank B. Gill, Academy of Natural Sciences, Philadelphia
Table of Contents
1. The Diversity of Birds
2. History
3. Systematics
Part II. Form and Function
4. Feathers
5. Flight
6. Physiology
Part III. Behavior and Communication
7. Senses, Brains and Intelligence
8. Vocalizations
Part IV. Behavior and the Environment
9. Annual Cycles
10. Migration and Navigation
11. Social Behavior
Part V. Avian Life Histories
12. Mates
13. Evolution of Breeding Systems
14. Bird Sex
15. Nests and Incubation
16. Baby Birds and Their Parents
Part VI. Population Dynamics and Conservation
17. Lifetime Reproductive Success
18. Populations
19. Speciation
20. Communities
21. Conservation
Ornithology
Third Edition| 2007
Frank B. Gill, Academy of Natural Sciences, Philadelphia
Authors
Frank B. Gill
Frank Gill is an American ornithologist with worldwide research interests and experience. Expeditions to remote corners of the globe are one of his favorite diversions. Gill’s projects include innovative program leadership and engagement of the public in ornithology through citizen science. He directed the encyclopedic work The Birds of North America (BNA). He pioneered the use of the internet for citizen science initiatives, including eBird with the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. Retired three times, he now leads the international effort to align the species taxonomy of the birds of the world (http://www.worldbirdnames.org). Now Curator Emeritus, Gill was a full-time staff member of the Academy of Natural Sciences in Philadelphia from 1969 to 1995. He served the National Audubon Society from 1996 to 2010 in various roles, including Chief Scientist and Interim President. Gill was President of the American Ornithologists Union from 1998-2000, and received the Union’s highest honor, the William Brewster Award.
Ornithology
Third Edition| 2007
Frank B. Gill, Academy of Natural Sciences, Philadelphia
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Ornithology
Third Edition| 2007
Frank B. Gill, Academy of Natural Sciences, Philadelphia
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