Bird talk : an exploration of avian communication
Ballentine, Barbara (Barbara E.)2021
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Bird Talk delves into new scientific developments to reveal the complexities of how birds make, learn, and use sound in a bewildering array of songs and calls. The beauty of birdsong is one of the joys of nature, and this book reveals how songs are learned and performed, why the quality of a maleâs repertoire can affect his mating success, and how birds use song-matching and countersinging in territorial disputes. Bird Talk illustrates how birds communicate through visual signals too, from the dazzling feathers of a Peacock to the jumping displays that a Jacksonâs Widowbird performs to show off his long tail. Plumage features such as the red bill shield of a Pukeko can indicate dominance, and aggressive wing-waving is used to ward off impostors. Bird Talk will help you understand how birds communicate in a range of situations, whether in harmony or in conflict, providing essential new insight into avian intelligence.
Main title:
Bird talk : an exploration of avian communication / Barbara Ballentine and Jeremy Hyman ; consultant editor (and author of foreword], Mike Webster.
Author:
Ballentine, Barbara (Barbara E.), authorHyman, Jeremy, 1971-, authorWebster, Michael S. (Michael Stilson), 1960-, editor, author of introduction, etc
Imprint:
Clayton South, Victoria : CSIRO Publishing, [2021]©2021
Collation:
192 pages : coloured illustrations ; 26 cm.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents:
What is communication? -- Communication channels -- Territoriality and dominance -- Sexual selection -- Parent-offspring communication -- Warning signals -- Group life -- Communication in a noisy world.
ISBN:
9781486315307 (hbk)9781486315307
Dewey class:
598.156
Language:
English
BRN:
470989
More Information:
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandringham Library | Adult Non Fiction - Animals | 598.156 BAL | Available |