Role of Insectivorous Birds in Forest Ecosystems

Dickson, James G.; Connor, Richard N.; Fleet, Robert R.; Kroll, James C.; Jackson, Jerome A.

ISBN 10: 0122153502 / ISBN 13: 9780122153501

Published by Academic Press Inc, 1979

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Role of Insectivorous Birds in Forest Ecosystems
• Publisher: Academic Press Inc
• Publication Date: 1979
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0122153502
• ISBN 13: 9780122153501
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Good
• Weight: 682 grams

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Synopsis

The Role of Insectivorous Birds in Forest Ecosystems is a publication of the proceedings of The Role of Insectivorous Birds in Forest Ecosystems symposium, held on July 13 and 14, 1978 at Nacogdoches, Texas. The proceedings discuss the ecology of insectivorous birds and acknowledge their roles in forest ecosystems. The book begins with an introduction to and history of insectivorous birds and their roles in forest ecosystems. It then discusses the sampling methods for bird and insect populations, bird foraging strategies, and ecology of insectivorous bird species and communities. This book will be helpful to forest managers in managing insectivorous birds. It is also especially valuable in formulating biological control strategies for use in forests.