The Growth and Development of Birds

THE GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT OF BIRDS Raymond J. O'Connor. John Wiley & Sons, Chichester. 1984 First edition ISBN 0471903450 316pp Hardback. This copy is in mint unread condition bound in illustrated laminated boards, a dust wrapper is not called for. The text block is unmarked, tight, white, bright and square. This book synthesis the most recent information on bird growth patterns and applies it systematically to the morphological, physiological and behavioural development of birds. the text follows the natural pattern of development from hatching to mature bird, but highlights how each specialist adaptation in structure and behaviour is closely related to ecological pressures. Ref PP4.