Bird migration

A component of the Oxford Ornithological Series, Bird Migration is a systematic approach to the study of all bird movements and is well-presented and easy to interpret. The German author is widely recognized for his work in ornithology. Many of the examples used are Old World birds, giving the reader gains significant insights into the peregrinations of all the world's birdlife. Particularly insightful and distressing is chapter, Threats and the Conservation and Future of Migrants. The academically-inclined will find this book invaluable in their teaching and research. Naturalists will be fascinated by the wealth of information and chapters that include Evolutionary Aspects of Bird Migration in the Future, and The Significance of Bird Migration for Human Society.--Northeastern Naturalist

The second edition has been expanded to reflect recent studies in the field; a lengthy bibliography is included. Although the research studies used rely on figures of populations of migratory birds in Western Europe and Africa, the scholarly approach of the text ensures that it will also be an important resource in the Americas. Berthold introduces the study with chapters on the evolution, genetic basis, extent of bird migration, and the history of its study. The bulk of the text describes bird migration, the current methods for its study, the many types of migration known, and the physiological bases and control that allows migration to happen. The concluding chapters address the depressing reality of decline in migrant populations and future threats.--SciTech Book News