The Barn Swallow
Author:   Angela Turner
Publisher:   Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
ISBN:  

9780713665581


Pages:   264
Publication Date:   13 November 2006
Format:   Hardback
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Author:   Angela Turner
Publisher:   Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Imprint:   T & AD Poyser
Dimensions:   Width: 15.40cm , Height: 2.50cm , Length: 23.40cm
Weight:   0.702kg
ISBN:  

9780713665581


ISBN 10:   0713665580
Pages:   264
Publication Date:   13 November 2006
Audience:   General/trade ,  Professional and scholarly ,  General ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand   Availability explained
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Table of Contents

List of Figures List of Tables Acknowledgements 1 The Swallows 2 Flight and Feeding Behaviour 3 Social Behaviour and Socialisations 4 Attracting and Choosing a Mate 5 Breeding Strategies 6 Nest Sites and Nests 7 Eggs and Incubations 8 Chicks and Parental Care 9 Productivity and Survival 10 Migration and Dispersal 11 Populations Appendix: Scientific names of plants and animals mentioned in the text Bibliography

Reviews

'This authoritative book includes a wealth of research on this charismatic migrant.' 'Once again 'Poyser' has produced another excellent monograph.' Birding World (June 2007) 'An impressive synthesis of a mass of material... Anyone who likes watching Swallows will enjoy the insights provided into the life history. For researchers of social behaviour and flight dynamics, this is an excellent overview that will serve as a first port of call. IBIS (2007) 'This is a fascinating account of what is known of this species, as well as being a thoroughly enjoyable read.' British Birds (April 2007)


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Since studying their feeding behaviour as part of her doctorate, Angela Turner has been fascinated by Swallows. She has written many papers and books on these birds, and is the author of Handbook to the Swallows and Martins of the World (Helm) and The Swallow (Hamlyn). She is Editor of the journal Animal Behaviour.

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