THE ZEBRA FINCH by Richard A. Zann, Michael Bamford (Illus) ( 9780198540793 )

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Title:

THE ZEBRA FINCH
A SYNTHESIS OF FIELD AND LABORATORY STUDIES

By:

Richard A. Zann, Michael Bamford (Illus)

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0198540795

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9780198540793

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Publisher:

OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS

Pub. date:

2 May, 1996

Series:

Oxford Ornithology Series

Pages:

352

Description:

This book sumarizes current scientific knowledge of the Australian Zebra Finch, a bird popular with scientists and hobbyists throughout the world. It builds up a complete picture of the biology of the species, integrating findings from the laboratory with those from the wild, with emphasis on behaviour and ecology.

Synopsis:

The Australian Zebra Finch is widely used by researchers and teachers in many scientific disciplines where it is the preferred subject for investigations ranging from anatomy and physiology to behavioural development and evolutionary ecology. This monograph is the first to synthesize the information on this colourful species that has accumulated during the past thirty years. It summarizes and integrates much of the laboratory work and places it in the context of the biology of the animals in the wild, with an emphasis on behaviour and ecology. This leads to a detailed understanding of Zebra Finch adaptations and life history that will further enhance the value of the species for researchers and students in behaviour, ecology, and other fields. Aviculturists who keep these attractive birds will also find much of interest in this book.

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halftones, line figures, tables

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