The Evolution of Avian Breeding Systems

Ligon, J David

ISBN 10: 019854913X / ISBN 13: 9780198549130

Published by Oxford University Press, Oxford, 1999

Book - near fine, dust jacket - very good. Oxford Ornithology Series. Weight exceeds standard 1.0 kg rate - extra postage may be required for some overseas destinations. Seller Inventory # 006387

Synopsis:

Ever since Darwin, birds have provided much of the stimulus for the study of evolution and natural selection. This volume in the Oxford Ornithology Series looks at three of the most fascinating aspects of their reproductive biology: sexual selection, parental care, and mating systems. It provides empirical assessments of the main theories of mate choice by females and includes numerous related topics such as the role of sexual selection in speciation. It examines the often extreme sexual dimorphism in plumage and the bewildering array of ornamentation and courtship displays. Although most avian species are socially monogamous, others exhibit polygyny or polyandry of various forms, and the book looks at the effects of these extra-pair copulations on paternity and on the evolution of mating systems. Throughout the book the various theories are illustrated with extensive examples drawn a wide range of species, making it a valuable resource for all ornithologists and student of animal behavior.

About the Author: J. David Ligon is Professor of Biology at the University of New Mexico. Department of Biology, The University of New Mexico,

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Evolution of Avian Breeding Systems
Publisher: Oxford University Press, Oxford
Publication Date: 1999
Binding: Hardcover
Illustrator: Ramos, Mike
Condition: Near Fine
Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good
Edition: 1st Edition