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Indigenous knowledge that embraces ornithology takes in whole
social dimensions that are inter-linked with environmental ethos,
conservation and management for sustainability. In contrast,
western approaches have tended to reduce knowledge to elemental and
material references. This book looks at the significance of
indigenous knowledge of birds and their cultural significance, and
how these can assist in framing research methods of western
scientists working in related areas. As well as its knowledge base,
this book provides practical advice for professionals in
conservation and anthropology by demonstrating the relationship
between mutual respect, local participation and the building of
partnerships for the resolution of joint problems. It identifies
techniques that can be transferred to different regions,
environments and collections, as well as practices suitable for
investigation, adaptation and improvement of knowledge exchange and
collection in ornithology. The authors take anthropologists and
biologists who have been trained in, and largely continue to
practise from, a western reductionist approach, along another path
- one that presents ornithological knowledge from alternative
perspectives, which can enrich the more common approaches to
ecological and other studies as well as plans of management for
conservation.
Indigenous knowledge that embraces ornithology takes in whole
social dimensions that are inter-linked with environmental ethos,
conservation and management for sustainability. In contrast,
western approaches have tended to reduce knowledge to elemental and
material references. This book looks at the significance of
indigenous knowledge of birds and their cultural significance, and
how these can assist in framing research methods of western
scientists working in related areas. As well as its knowledge base,
this book provides practical advice for professionals in
conservation and anthropology by demonstrating the relationship
between mutual respect, local participation and the building of
partnerships for the resolution of joint problems. It identifies
techniques that can be transferred to different regions,
environments and collections, as well as practices suitable for
investigation, adaptation and improvement of knowledge exchange and
collection in ornithology. The authors take anthropologists and
biologists who have been trained in, and largely continue to
practise from, a western reductionist approach, along another path
- one that presents ornithological knowledge from alternative
perspectives, which can enrich the more common approaches to
ecological and other studies as well as plans of management for
conservation.
Population Biology of Passerine Birds is an up-to-date synthesis of
the most recent developments in its field, especially in the
framework of modern life history theories. Major topics include
quantitative genetics, ecological physiology, the study of social
structures using individually marked birds in the wild, and finally
biometry, which allows to quantify such important parameters as
survival at different stages of life and to create a model of the
overall demography of the populations.
"Philip's Photographic Guide to Birds of the World" features 1,300
individual bird species, making it the most comprehensive
single-volume photographic collection of birds ever produced. As
well as illustrating in full colour one seventh of all known bird
species, the book also features the most up-to-date listing of all
known species, with information on range and status. The text is
written by an international panel of experts. The book begins by
tracing the evolution of birds and takes an in-depth look at their
incredibly varied adaptations. After explaining the principles of
bird classification and identification, and how the latest DNA
findings have helped us to re-evaluate bird relationships, the
major families of birds are described, including main
characteristics, principal species, total number of species, any
noteworthy features, and conservation status; in addition each
family is illustrated by a representative species. In the main part
of the book, the species photographs and descriptive entries are
arranged systematically by zoogeographical region Nearctic,
Neotropical, Palaearctic, Afrotropical, Oriental and Australasian.
(Broadly speaking this translates as North America, Central and
South America, Europe and Mediterranean, Sub-Saharan Africa, Asia
and Australiasia). Each region is introduced with a concise account
of the birds of the region and maps identifying significant
bird-watching locations. Then each species entry covers the key
elements of description, behaviour, habitat, distribution and notes
any key conservation concerns. "Philip's Photographic Guide to
Birds of the World" is an essential reference for all bird
enthusiasts, whether active and committed bird watchers or
bird-lovers who want to learn more about these fascinating
creatures. With many birdwatchers travelling widely on vacation,
this work will be a valuable addition to a reference collection.
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