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Author:   DC Deeming (, Freelance Scientific Avian Incubation Consultant)
Publisher:   Oxford University Press
Imprint:   Oxford University Press
Volume:   13
Dimensions:   Width: 16.00cm , Height: 2.80cm , Length: 24.20cm
Weight:   0.814kg
ISBN:  

9780198508106

ISBN 10:   0198508107
Pages:   436
Publication Date:   15 November 2001
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   To order  
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Table of Contents

1: D C Deeming: Importance and Evolution of Incubation in Avian reproduction 2: M H Hansell and D C Deeming: Location Structure and Function of Incubation Sites 3: D C Deeming: Functional Characteristics of Eggs 4: D C Deeming: Embryonic Development and Utilisation of Egg Components 5: C M Vleck: Hormonal Control of Incubation Behaviour 6: D C Deeming: Behaviour Patterns During Incubation 7: R B Brua: Parent-Embryo Interactions 8: R W Lea abd H Klandorf: The Brood Patch 9: J S Turner: Maintenance of Egg Temperature 10: A Ar and Y Sidis: Nest Microclimate During Incubation 11: D C Deeming: Patterns and Significance of Egg Turning 12: G K Baggott and K Graeme-Cook: Microbiology of Natural Incubation 13: D T Booth and D N Jones: Underground Nesting in the Megapodes 14: W A Calder III: Characteristics and Constraints of Incubation in Hummingbirds 15: F R Handsworth and M A Voss: Intermittent Incubation: Predictions and Tests for Time and Heat Allocations 16: C Carey: Incubation in Extreme Environments 17: S G Sealy, D G McMaster and B D Peer: Tactics of Obligate Brood Parasites to Secure Suitable Incubators 18: P N Hebert: Ecological Factors Affecting Initiation of Incubation Behaviour 19: T J Underwood and S G Sealy: Adaptive Significance of Egg Colouration 20: J M Tinbergen and J B Williams: Energetics of Incubation 21: J Reid, P Monaghan and R Nager: Incubation and the Costs of Reproduction 22: D C Deeming: Perspectives in Avian Incubation

Reviews

... a multi-faceted book ... If you are interested in any aspect of incubation, I would recommend you read this book. Bird Study ... a fine review of the fascinating topic of bird incubation . The volume is well produced with good, clear figures and tables ... I thoroughly enjoyed the book and will, I am sure, be referring to it frequently ... It is a worthy addition to the series and will make a fine addition to the collection of anyone with a serious interest in bird biology. Chris Brown, School of Animal, Plant & Environmental Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand - African Zoology ... an up-to-date, exhaustively researched overview of how birds care for their eggs and maintain them at high temperatures. The Auk ... a very comprehensive survey ... recommended. British Poultry Science ... this book is a welcome addition to the ornithological literature, and simply the fact that it is the very first review of research in the field alone already makes it well worth buying. IBIS

Author Information

Deeming is an embryologist of 20 years, with his main expertise in egg turning in birds establishes during his Doctorate research at the University of Reading. He has also studied the development of alligators at the University of Manchester, as well as ostrich incubation, rearing, and behaviour. He is presently working as a consultant to poultry and game hatcheries and as an advisor to zoo and conservation organisations.

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