Evolutionary Ecology of Birds

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Birds show bewildering diversity in their life histories, mating systems and risk of extinction. Why, for example, are fairy-wrens so sexually promiscuous while swans show life long monogamy? This fascinating book is a comprehensive re-appraisal of avian diversity, and is the most extensive application of modern comparative methods yet undertaken. "I think this is a marvellous book - the most exciting I have read for a long time... A terrific text for both final year undergraduates and for graduate courses, as well as required reading for academics working in the field." Professor Nick Davies, University of Cambridge

* Most comprehensive reappraisal since Lack's Ecological Adaptations for Breeding Birds
* Identifies and tests crucial questions in evolutionary ecology
* Incorporates cutting-edge theoretical and experimental advances in the study of avian behaviour and ecology
* Identifies unresolved problems in the explanation of avian diversity that merit further study
* Vivid demonstration of the power of the modern comparative method