"Stray Feathers" showcases some of the remarkable adaptations of
Australian birds. A brief introduction describes how evolution
shapes form and function, followed by a series of vignettes
illustrating the wondrous variety of forms and functions shaped by
evolution. For example, did you know that Barn Owls can hunt in
absolute darkness and that cuckoos commence incubation before their
egg is laid? Sections include anatomy and physiology; the senses;
giving voice; tongues talking; plumage; getting around; finding and
handling food; optimizing foraging and feeding; reducing
competition; using "tools"; communicating; quality vs quantity;
courtship; nests; parental care; chicks; and living together. The
book is superbly illustrated with black and white drawings of a
range of birds, making it a worthy addition to the bookshelves of
bird lovers everywhere. KEY FEATURES * Gives the reader a deeper
understanding of the role of evolution in shaping the form and
function we so often admire in birds * Superb illustrations
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