Michael O'Neal Campbell (Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, Canada)

Vultures

Their Evolution, Ecology and Conservation

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

This book examines current knowledge on the evolution, ecology, and conservation biology of both New World vultures (Cathartidae) and Old World vultures (Accipitridae). Extinct species of both families are examined, as well as the disputed evidence for familial similarities and differences currently under review by geneticists and ornithologists

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd
• Seitenzahl: 376
• Erscheinungstermin: 18. Dezember 2020
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 231mm x 155mm x 18mm
• Gewicht: 604g
• ISBN-13: 9780367738105
• ISBN-10: 0367738104
• Artikelnr.: 61582395

Autorenporträt

Michael O'Neal Campbell

Inhaltsangabe

Systematic List of Old World Vultures: The Griffons. Systematic List of Old
World Vultures: Huge and Small Non-Griffons. Systematic List of New World
Vultures. The Biological Evolution of Vultures. Vultures, Facultative
Scavengers and Predators. Climate, Landscapes and Vultures. Vultures,
Cultural Landscapes and Environmental Change. Vultures, Chemicals and
Diseases. Vultures in Social History and Conservation. The Future of
Vultures: Conclusions and Summary