Kestrel - Ecology, Behaviour and Conservation of an Open-Land Predator

Provides a synthesis of prior research and novel results about the behaviour, conservation, ecology, evolution, and physiology of kestrels.

List of contents

1. Systematics and evolution of kestrels; 2. Feeding ecology; 3. Habitat use; 4. Breeding density and nest site selection; 5. Colourations, sexual selection and mating behavior; 6. The reproductive cycle: from egg laying to offspring care; 7. Ecological physiology and immunology; 8. Environmental toxicology; 9. Movement ecology; 10. Conservation status and population dynamics.

About the author

David Costantini is Professor of Conservation Physiology at the Muséum National d'Histoire Naturelle in Paris, France. His main research interests have focussed on the physiological mechanisms mediating life-history variation and functions in animal ecology and conservation.Giacomo Dell'Omo is President of Ornis italica, a non-profit Italian association for research and education on environmental issues. His main research interests have focussed on the behaviour, ecology, and ecotoxicology of birds. He is currently involved in projects relating to many species including kestrels as favourite.

Summary

The common kestrel is the bird of prey most of us are more familiar with. It has been an excellent study species to monitor environmental quality and to test evolutionary theories. This book will be an important reference for professional and amateur ornithologists, as well as undergraduate and graduate students.

Product details

• Authors: David Costantini, David (Museum National D''histoire Nat Costantini, David (Museum National d'Histoire Naturelle Costantini, David Dell''omo Costantini, Costantini David, Costantini David Costantini, Costantini Giacomo Dell''omo David Costantini, Giacomo Dell'Omo, Dell'Omo Giacomo, Dell'Omo Giacomo Dell'Omo
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.08.2020
• EAN: 9781108470629
• ISBN: 978-1-108-47062-9
• No. of pages: 222
• Subjects: Guides > Nature; Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Biology > Ecology; Evolution, SCIENCE / Life Sciences / Ecology, Zoology: birds (ornithology), Birds (ornithology), Conservation of wildlife & habitats, Animal behaviour, Wildlife: birds & birdwatching, Wildlife: birds and birdwatching: general interest, Animal Ecology, Animal Physiology, Ethology and animal behaviour, Conservation of wildlife and habitats, Zoology and animal sciences, Animal Reproduction