Peterson Reference Guide To Bird Behavior

This guide for hobbyists, general readers, and students offers plain language, a conversational style, and about 400 color photos. The guide begins with tips on what to watch for when studying bird behavior, then explains basics of bird biology, anatomy, and physiology, with special focus on the brain and senses. Species diversity and individual diversity are discussed, and annual cycles of bird behavior are reviewed. The rest of the guide is organized according to distinctive behaviors and examples of variations in many species, covering behaviors such as flying, flocking, migration, feeding, courtship and pair bonding, nesting, social behavior, and communication. Annotation ©2020 Ringgold, Inc., Portland, OR (protoview.com)
A fascinating look at what birds do and why they do it Both casual and serious birdwatchers can take their skills to the next level with this detailed consideration of bird behavior. This book makes it possible to move beyond identifying birds to understanding some of the underpinning and meaning to what birds do, how they do it, and why they do it. Written in an easy-to-understand style, with an abundance of photos illustrating the behaviors, the book shows how flight, molt, migration, feeding, predation, social behavior, courtship, and nesting shape birds&; behaviors. Birds are everywhere, and easy to observe; this introduction to elements of bird behavior will connect readers more intimately with these remarkable and beguilingly perceptive animals.
A fascinating look at what birds do and why they do it