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Ecology and Conservation of North American Sea Ducks (Paperback)
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Ecology and Conservation of North American Sea Ducks (Paperback)
Series: Studies in Avian Biology
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The past decade has seen a huge increase in the interest and
attention directed toward sea ducks, the Mergini tribe. This has
been inspired, in large part, by the conservation concerns
associated with numerical declines in several sea duck species and
populations, as well as a growing appreciation for their
interesting ecological attributes. Reflecting the considerable
research recently conducted on this tribe, Ecology and Conservation
of North American Sea Ducks examines the 15 extant species of sea
ducks from North America. Chapters are organized conceptually to
focus on, compare, and contrast the ecological attributes of the
tribe. Experts provide in-depth treatments of a range of topics,
including: Population dynamics and genetics Infectious diseases and
parasites Breeding costs and cross-seasonal affects Contaminant
burdens Foraging behavior and energetics Migration strategies, molt
ecology, and habitat affinities and dynamics Breeding systems and
reproductive behavior Harvest history Published in collaboration
with and on behalf of the American Ornithological Society, this
volume in the highly-regarded Studies in Avian Biology series
presents a comprehensive synthesis of sea duck ecology, documents
factors that have caused population declines of some species, and
provides managers with measures to enhance recovery of depressed
populations of sea ducks in North America. Capturing the current
state of knowledge of this unique tribe, it provides a benchmark
for where we are in conservation efforts and suggests future
directions for researchers, managers, students, conservationists,
and avian enthusiasts. Key Selling Features: Provides the first
comprehensive assessment of the status, population dynamics, and
demography of sea ducks across North America Characterizes
phylogeography, phylogenetics, and population genetics Examines the
diseases, parasites, biological toxins, and contaminants affecting
sea ducks Provides an up-to-date assessment of migration and molt
strategies Documents reproductive energetics, strategies, and
behavior
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