The Golden Oriole

MASON, Paul; ALLSOP, Jake

ISBN 10: 0713676833 / ISBN 13: 9780713676839

Published by T. & A. D. Poyser Limited, 2009

About this Item

Poyser Monographs series. One of Britain's rarest breeding birds, the Golden Oriole is also one of its most charismatic. Females are a vivid green, while the males of this species are a stunning yellow and black, with an extraordinary and unforgettable song. A long-distance migrant, the orioles return to breed in early May at just a few sites, almost all of which are in Suffolk. Jake Allsop and Paul Mason's The Golden Oriole looks in detail at the biology of this spectacular species, with sections on breeding biology, feeding ecology, evolution, population dynamics, mimicry, migration and conservation, as well as a discussion of the biology of other species in the genus. A colour section showcases this photogenic species to full effect, complemented by high-quality black-and-white illustrations throughout. The fascinating history of the bird's distribution is also covered extensively, stemming from the authors' first-hand experience of the battle to help the species retain a toehold in Britain. The Golden Oriole is a much-admired bird, sought by serious and casual birders alike for the beauty of its plumage and song, as well as for its rarity. By bringing the biology of this elusive species to light, this book will prove a popular addition to the Poyser list. 35 b&w illustrations, 8 color plates. Seller Inventory # 12958

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Golden Oriole

Publisher: T. & A. D. Poyser Limited

Publication Date: 2009

Binding: Hardcover

Illustrator: Burn, Alastair

Condition: New

Dust Jacket Condition: New

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About the Author:

Jake Allsop and Paul Mason are the Secretary and Chairman respectively of the Golden Oriole Group. Working closely with the RSPB, the GOG has monitored and helped to protect the UK population of orioles in their fenland stronghold for more than twenty years.Allsop and Mason were at the forefront of the ultimately successful battle to save the orioles' last breeding area, Lakenheath in Suffolk, from deforestation.