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Author:   Geoffrey E. Hill ,  Kevin J. McGraw
Publisher:   Harvard University Press
Imprint:   Harvard University Press
Dimensions:   Width: 16.20cm , Height: 3.80cm , Length: 23.50cm
Weight:   1.111kg
ISBN:  

9780674018938

ISBN 10:   0674018931
Pages:   640
Publication Date:   01 February 2006
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Out of stock  
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Table of Contents

Preface I. Perception and Measurements 1. Color Perception Innes C. Cuthill 2. Quantification of Coloration Staffan Andersson and Maria Prager 3. Analyzing Colors Robert Montgomerie 4. Effects of Light Environment on Color Communication Marc Thery II. Mechanisms of Production 5. Mechanics of Carotenoid-based Coloration Kevin J. McGraw 6. Mechanics of Melanin-based Coloration Kevin J. McGraw 7. Anatomy, Physics, and Evolution of Structural Colors Richard O. Prum 8. The Mechanics of Uncommon Colors: Pterins, Porphyrins, and Psittacofulvins Kevin J. McGraw 9. Cosmetic and Adventitious Colors Robert Montgomerie III. Controls and Regulation of Expression 10. Hormonal Control of Coloration Rebecca T. Kimball 11. The Genetic Basis of Color Variation Nicholas I. Mundy 12. Environmental Regulation of Ornamental Coloration Geoffrey E. Hill Acknowledgments Contributors Index

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This anthology of scientific writing in two volumes explains much of what is known about bird coloration and highlights that which we do not know. Subjects like whether the bright coloration of a male Northern Cardinal increases or decreases its chances of being captured by a visual predator like the Cooper's Hawk are debated...Many of the contributions to this text are scientifically detailed, however, the fascinating subject of bird coloration is presented at a level that the average reader would learn much about this fascinating subject. -- Robert Hoopes Wildlife Activist (06/01/2007)

Author Information

Geoffrey E. Hill is Alumni Professor of Biological Sciences, Auburn University. Kevin J. McGraw is Assistant Professor of Life Sciences, Arizona State University.

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