Bird Senses: How and What Birds See, Hear, Smell, Taste and Feel

Journey deep into the world of birds, with a 'through birds' eyes' approach to ornithology. There is a lot more to a bird's world than what it receives through its eyes.This book shows how all the senses complement each other to provide each species with a unique suite of information that guides their daily activities.

About the author

Graham Martin is Emeritus Professor of Avian Sensory Science at the University of Birmingham, where he established the Centre for Ornithology and set up the first Masters programme in ornithology in the UK. He also organised and taught on an extensive programme in ornithology courses for the public throughout the West Midlands.

Summary

Journey deep into the world of birds, with a ‘through birds’ eyes’ approach to ornithology. There is a lot more to a bird’s world than what it receives through its eyes.This book shows how all the senses complement each other to provide each species with a unique suite of information that guides their daily activities.

Product details

• Authors: Graham Martin, Graham R. Martin
• Publisher: Pelagic Publishing Ltd
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 30.11.2020
• EAN: 9781784272166
• ISBN: 978-1-78427-216-6
• No. of pages: 270
• Dimensions: 159 mm x 234 mm x 22 mm
• Weight: 610 g
• Series: Pelagic Monographs
• Subjects: Guides > Nature > Nature guide; Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Biology > Zoology