Herons Ardeidae

Name: Herons Ardeidae
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ISBN: 9780198549819

ISBN-10: 0198549814

ISBN-13: 9780198549819

Edition: 2002

Authors: James A. Kushlan, James Hancock, David Thelwell

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Herons and their close relatives, the egrets and bitterns, comprise sixty species in total and are found all over the world except in polar regions, and are a strikingly beautiful part of the wetlands they inhabit. They are particularly abundant and popular in South West USA, especially Florida. Herons are a diverse group, easily recognised by their long legs, necks and bills. Many species are notable for their sociality as they feed, roost, and nest together in single or mixedspecies assemblages. The authors have extensive experience of research and observation of these birds and this book provides an up to date comprehensive review of the herons of the world. Covering their biology,…

Book details

List price: $210.00
Copyright year: 2002
Publisher: Oxford University Press, Incorporated
Publication date: 12/1/2005
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 454
Size: 7.76" wide x 10.00" long x 1.13" tall
Weight: 3.014
Language: English



Foreword


Preface


Acknowledgements


Colour plates


Plan of the book and notes on the species accounts


Topographical diagram of a heron



General Chapters



Introduction to the herons



Systematics and evolution



Feeding ecology



Nesting biology



Herons and people



Conservation



Species accounts


Plates


Colour photographs


References


Index