Vultures - Their Evolution, Ecology and Conservation

This book examines current knowledge on the evolution, ecology, and conservation biology of both New World vultures (Cathartidae) and Old World vultures (Accipitridae). Extinct species of both families are examined, as well as the disputed evidence for familial similarities and differences currently under review by geneticists and ornithologists

List of contents

Systematic List of Old World Vultures: The Griffons. Systematic List of Old World Vultures: Huge and Small Non-Griffons. Systematic List of New World Vultures. The Biological Evolution of Vultures. Vultures, Facultative Scavengers and Predators. Climate, Landscapes and Vultures. Vultures, Cultural Landscapes and Environmental Change. Vultures, Chemicals and Diseases. Vultures in Social History and Conservation. The Future of Vultures: Conclusions and Summary

About the author

Michael O'Neal Campbell

Summary

This book examines current knowledge on the evolution, ecology, and conservation biology of both New World vultures (Cathartidae) and Old World vultures (Accipitridae). Extinct species of both families are examined, as well as the disputed evidence for familial similarities and differences currently under review by geneticists and ornithologists

Product details

• Authors: Michael O'Neal Campbell, Michael O''neal Campbell, Michael O''neal (Simon Fraser University Campbell
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.12.2020
• EAN: 9780367738105
• ISBN: 978-0-367-73810-5
• No. of pages: 376
• Subjects: Guides > Nature; Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Biology > Botany; Non-fiction book > Nature, technology > Nature: general, reference works; NATURE / Animals / General, SCIENCE / Life Sciences / General, NATURE / Ecology, SCIENCE / Life Sciences / Evolution, Zoology & animal sciences, Biodiversity, Botany & plant sciences, Zoology and animal sciences, Botany and plant sciences