Stray Feathers: Reflections on the Structure, Behaviour and Evolution of Birds
Author(s): Penny Olsen
Showcases some of the remarkable adaptations of Australian birds. 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; plumage; getting around; courtship; nests; parental care; chicks; and living together.
General Information
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- : CSIRO Publishing
- : CSIRO Publishing
- : 20 June 2011
- : 260mm X 200mm
- : Australia
- : books
Other Specifications
- : Penny Olsen
- : Paperback
- : 598.00
- : 288