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Partnerships in Birds - The Study of Monogamy (Paperback, New)
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Partnerships in Birds - The Study of Monogamy (Paperback, New)
Series: Oxford Ornithology Series
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In pairs, male and female birds appear to work as a team, competing
for food, defending nests, and protecting predators, but in fact,
because each individual strives to maximize its own reproductive
potential, conflicts can occur if one finds a better partner. So
while some birds choose one mate for life, others have many
partners. In this book, fourteen classic studies of bird behavior
are brought together to compare the different partnership patterns
from ecological and evolutionary perspectives. Particular attention
is paid to the availability of mates, the selection process and the
consequences of choosing one mate over another. By comparing
between and within species, each chapter outlines the features that
influence a pair's reproductive performance and how this interacts
with ecological and environmental constraints. Introductory and
concluding chapters review the latest thinking on this fascinating
subject. The book is aimed at students and researchers in
behavioral ecology but can also foster new insights for bird
watchers and ornithologists.
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