The Skylark
Author:   Paul Donald
Publisher:   Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
ISBN:  

9780713665680


Pages:   264
Publication Date:   27 February 2004
Format:   Hardback
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The Skylark


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The Skylark is one of Britain's most popular and inspirational birds, and in recent years it has also been one of the most newsworthy. The species' population has plummeted as a consequence of changes in farming practice, and the RSPB has launched a major research and fund-raising campaign to save the ‘blithe spirit' from further decline. This book looks at all aspects of the life of the Skylark, from its biology, migratory patterns, breeding behaviour and habitat requirements, to its role in legend and folklore. It also discusses its recent rapid decline which has led to the species being placed on the top-priority ‘red list' of Birds of Conservation Concern by the leading governmental and non-governmental conservation organisations in the UK. Three closely related species, Oriental and Japanese Skylarks and the enigmatic Raso Lark are also discussed.

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Author:   Paul Donald
Publisher:   Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Imprint:   T & AD Poyser
Weight:   0.751kg
ISBN:  

9780713665680


ISBN 10:   0713665688
Pages:   264
Publication Date:   27 February 2004
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  General/trade ,  Professional & Vocational ,  General
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   To order   Availability explained
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Table of Contents

List of Figures List of Colour plates List of Tables Acknowledgements 1 The Larks 2 Distribution and variation 3 Populations and habitats 4 Song and Song Flight 5 Mating and Territoriality 6 Nests and Eggs 7 Raising the chicks 8 Productivity 9 Migration and Other Movements 10 Winter 11 Survival and Morality 12 Skylarks and Modern Agriculture 13 Poetry, Persecution and the Rise of Popular Protest Appendices: 1 The world's larks 2 Scientific names of plants and animals used in the text Bibliography

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Paul Donald is a Senior Research Biologist in the RSPB's International Research Team, and has written numerous papers on Skylarks and other farmland birds.

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