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Product details:
- Publisher OUP Oxford
- Date of Publication 15 November 2001
- ISBN 9780198508106
- Binding Hardback
- No. of pages436 pages
- Size 242x160x28 mm
- Weight 814 g
- Language English
- Illustrations numerous figures and tables, 2 pp colour plates, 2 pp haltones and 9 halftones 0
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Short description:
This is the first comprehensive review of avian incubation. It is written by leading authorities from around the world and covers all aspects of Incubation Biology from evolution to practical aspects. This is an invaluable text for both applied and pure scientists in the fields of Incubation and Ornithology.
MoreLong description:
This is the first scientific review of all factors affecting incubation in avian nests. These range from nest construction, egg characteristics and patterns of embryonic development. There is an extensive section describing incubation behaviour of parents and embryos, and there are chapters reviewing brood patch physiology and the various factors determining the incubation environment, including nest microbiology. Another section provides chapters giving detailed descriptions of examples of unusual aspects of avian incubation, whilst the final section provides consideration of the ecological, energetic and fitness cost of incubation. Written by authorities in their respective fields from around the world, this provides a comprehensive review of this critical aspect of avian reproduction. Much of the data included has not been previously published, and so Avian Incubation is not only an extensive reference text but is also a valuable contribution to our basic understanding of incubation.
... a multi-faceted book ... If you are interested in any aspect of incubation, I would recommend you read this book.
Table of Contents:
Importance and Evolution of Incubation in Avian reproduction
Location Structure and Function of Incubation Sites
Functional Characteristics of Eggs
Embryonic Development and Utilisation of Egg Components
Hormonal Control of Incubation Behaviour
Behaviour Patterns During Incubation
Parent-Embryo Interactions
The Brood Patch
Maintenance of Egg Temperature
Nest Microclimate During Incubation
Patterns and Significance of Egg Turning
Microbiology of Natural Incubation
Underground Nesting in the Megapodes
Characteristics and Constraints of Incubation in Hummingbirds
Intermittent Incubation: Predictions and Tests for Time and Heat Allocations
Incubation in Extreme Environments
Tactics of Obligate Brood Parasites to Secure Suitable Incubators
Ecological Factors Affecting Initiation of Incubation Behaviour
Adaptive Significance of Egg Colouration
Energetics of Incubation
Incubation and the Costs of Reproduction
Perspectives in Avian Incubation
