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Many birdwatchers may never have seen a skua; those who have will most probably have vivid memories of one or other species flying powerfully past a headland or twisting and diving in pursuit of its piratical intentions towards a food-laden seabird - or, perhaps more memorably still, of themselves taking evasive action from the power-diving irate skua whose territory they have unwisely invaded.
The full classification of the skuas is still debated, but Dr. Furness of the Applied Ornithology Unit, Glasgow University, favours six species, of two genera, with five subspecies, based on current knowledge and his own long and dedicated field studies and research.
All of the species treated comparatively under the following chapter titles: Early history and classification, Distributions and populations, Migration patterns, Reversed sexual size dimorphism, Behaviour, Food and feeding, Kleptoparasitsm, Plumage polymorphism, Breeding systems and social organisation, Breeding - laying to hatching, Breeding - hatching to fledging, Populations dymanics, Pollutants, Skuas and agriculture, Skuas and conservation.
The text is supported by 100 maps and diagrams, 30 photographs and 65 tables. In addition, John Busby contributes 35 evocative drawings which more than embellish this erudite and readable summary of an impressive and diverse group of birds.
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Hardcover. Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: New. Busby, John (illustrator) (illustrator). Calton, England: T & A D Poyser, 1987. Like new except for previous owner's nice rubber stamp on flyleaf. Photos, illustrations, maps, bibliography, index, 364 pages. Early history and classification, distribution and populations, migrations, sexual dimorphism, behavior, food and feeding, kleptoparasitism, plumage polymorphism, breeding systems and behavior, population dynamics, pollutants, skuas and agriculture, conservation. . Hard Cover. As New/New. Illus. by Busby, John (illustrator). 8vo. Seller Inventory # 010282
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. BUSBY, John (illustrator). Blue cloth boards with gilt lettering to spine. Boards are generally in very good order. No particular bumping or wear to corners or edges. Spine is intact with just a little mild bumping to ends. Textblock is tight, bright and clean. 363 pp. White glazed paper dust jacket with black lettering to spine and front. Dj is in a good condition albeit with some very mild creasing to the edges. Spine area is very slightly age darkened. Not priceclipped. Additional photos are available upon request. When securely packed this item will weigh in the region of 857g. Unless specifically mentioned, all our books are photographed so you can see what you are buying. ABE may, however, display a stock image whilst processing ours. (YBP Ref: 034743:13h) Size: 8vo - over 73/4" - 93/4" Tall Language: ENG 857 G. Book. Seller Inventory # 034743
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Immediate dispatch from Somerset. Nice book in great condition. Pages in excellent condition. Signed Copy. Hardcover. English. See images for condition. About the book >.>.> Many birdwatchers may never have seen a skua; those who have will most probably have vivid memories of one or other species flying power-fully past a headland or twisting and diving in pursuit of its piratical intentions towards a food-laden seabird-or, perhaps more memor-ably still, of themselves taking evasive action from the power-diving irate skua whose territory they have unwisely invaded. The full classification of the skuas is still debated, but Dr Furness of the Applied Ornithology Unit, Glasgow University, favours six species, of two genera, with five subspecies, based on current knowledge and his own long and dedicated field studies and research. All of the species are treated comparatively under the following chapter titles: Early history and classification, Distributions and populations, Migration patterns, Reversed sexual size dimorphism, Behaviour, Food and feeding, Kleptoparasitism, Plumage polymorphism, Breeding systems and social organisation, Breeding laying to hatching, Breeding hat. Seller Inventory # Batch-FM621-VG-12976
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