Bird Nests and Construction Behaviour (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780521460385)

Bird Nests and Construction Behaviour provides a broad view of our current understanding of the biology of the nests, bowers, and tools made by birds. It illustrates how birds, among vertebrates, have more impressive and consistent building abilities than any other builders, excluding humans. However, birds seem to require no special building equipment and use quite uncomplicated behavior. The book raises general issues in the field of behavioral ecology, including the costs of reproduction, sexual selection, and the organization and complexity of behavior. This volume was written for students and researchers of animal behavior, behavioral ecology, and ornithology, it will nevertheless make fascinating reading for architects and engineers interested in understanding how structures are created by animals.

Author: Mike Hansell
ISBN-10: 0521460387
ISBN-13: 9780521460385
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Language: English
Published: 08/31/2000
Pages: 294
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.60lbs
Size: 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.69d

Review Citation(s):
Choice 03/01/2001 pg. 1299