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Essential ornithology
\"Essential Ornithology provides the reader with a concise but comprehensive introduction to the biology of birds, one of the most widely studied taxonomic groups. The book starts with the controversial question of the dinosaur origins of birds and their subsequent evolution. Development, anatomy, and physiology are then discussed followed by chapters devoted to avian reproduction, migration, ecology, and conservation. Sections dealing with aspects of bird/human relationships and bird conservation give the book an applied context. Drawing extensively upon the wider scientific literature, this engaging text places the results of classical studies of avian biology alongside the most recent scientific breakthroughs. Useful case studies are presented in a concise and engaging style with the student reader foremost in mind. Key points are highlighted and suggestions for guided reading and key references are included throughout\"-- Provided by publublisher.
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REVIEWERS FOR THE WILSON JOURNAL OF ORNITHOLOGY
The quality of any scientific journal depends on the critical evaluations provided by its manuscript reviewers. Editors rely on their assessments in deciding what manuscripts to publish and in improving the quality of those that are published. The editorial office and the Wilson Ornithological Society thank the following individuals who served as reviewers of manuscripts submitted to the Wilson Journal of Ornithology, with reviews received between 1 July 2021 and 30 June 2022 (names in bold indicate those who contributed 2 or more reviews).
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Vultures of the World
In Vultures of the World, Keith L. Bildstein provides an engaging look at vultures and condors, seeking to help us understand these widely recognized but underappreciated birds. Bildstein's latest work is an inspirational and long overdue blend of all things vulture. Based on decades of personal experience, dozens of case studies, and numerous up-to-date examples of cutting-edge science, this book introduces readers to the essential nature of vultures and condors. Not only do these most proficient of all vertebrate scavengers clean up natural and man-made organic waste but they also recycle ecologically essential elements back into both wild and human landscapes, allowing our ecosystems to function successfully across generations of organisms. With distributions ranging over more than three-quarters of all land on five continents, the world's twenty- three species of scavenging birds of prey offer an outstanding example of biological diversity writ large. Included in the world's species fold are its most abundant large raptors—several of its longest lived birds and the most massive of all soaring birds. With a fossil record dating back more than fifty million years, vultures and condors possess numerous adaptions that characteristically serve them well but at times also make them particularly vulnerable to human actions. Vultures of the World is a truly global treatment of vultures, offering a roadmap of how best to protect these birds and their important ecology.
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First record of Hauxwell rsquo;s Thrush (Turdus hauxwelli Lawrence, 1869) (Passeriformes, Turdidae) from Goi aacute;s state, Brazil
We report the first record of Turdus hauxwelli Lawrence, 1869, Hauxwell’s Thrush, from the state of Goiás, central Brazil, based on photographic and vocal records obtained at Taquaral de Goiás. This new record substantially expands the species’ distribution beyond the Amazonian domain and marks its new easternmost geographical limit. The new record extends this species’ distribution by 650 km from the nearest recent record. We also discuss the importance of this record in understanding the biogeographical affinities of the seasonal forests of central-western Brazil.
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Adaptive Breeding-Habitat Selection: Is it for the Birds?
Percent congruence data were arcsine transformed (though we present actual values) and evaluated by factors of interest using univariate analysis of variance (location, habitat type, nest type, spatial scale) or linear regression (study duration and nest sample sizes). [...]we documented whether any assessed preferences were neutral or negatively related to nest success. [...]we extracted any hypotheses that were posed by authors to explain observed mismatches between nest-site preferences and success in their studies to examine whether any trends emerged in explanations for lack of congruence in preference-performance measures.
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