Tawny Frogmouth by Gisela Kaplan (English) Paperback Book

Description: Tawny Frogmouth by Gisela Kaplan The tawny frogmouth is one of Australias most intriguing and endearing birds. Written by award-winning author Gisela Kaplan, one of Australias leading authorities on animal behaviour and native birds, this second edition of Tawny Frogmouth FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The tawny frogmouth is one of Australias most intriguing and endearing birds. Written by award-winning author Gisela Kaplan, one of Australias leading authorities on animal behaviour and native birds, this second edition of Tawny Frogmouth presents an easy-to-read account of these unique nocturnal birds, which can be found across almost the entire continent. Fully revised and updated throughout, this book combines 20 years of systematic observation with published research and information from regional surveys, and represents the most comprehensive single study ever conducted on tawny frogmouths.We learn that tawny frogmouths are very affectionate, have close bonds with lifelong partners, scream like prowling tomcats when distressed, fight with lightning speed and defend nest sites from reptilian predators by mobbing and spraying pungent faeces at them. Uncompromising male fights are contrasted with the touching gentleness of males as fathers. We also learn how resilient and unusual tawny frogmouths are in the way they cope with heat and cold and scarcity of water, sit out danger, and use a large variety of food items.This fascinating book has wide appeal to bird lovers, amateur ornithologists and naturalists, as well as those with a scientific or professional interest in native birds, their communication, emotions and skills. Author Biography Gisela Kaplan is Emeritus Professor in Animal Behaviour at the University of New England and an Honorary Professor at the Queensland Brain Institute. She is the author of over 250 research articles and 21 books and has conducted groundbreaking research into vocal learning, communication and cognition in birds and other vertebrates. She holds two PhDs and an honorary DSc for her contributions to life sciences. In addition to extensive research on birds in the wild, for the past two decades she has also raised and rehabilitated injured native birds. Table of Contents Preamble1What and where they are2General anatomy3The brain and the senses4Daily life and adaptations5Feeding and territory6Bonding and breeding7Development8Emotions, vocal behaviour and communicationEpilogueEndnotesIndex Review "Professor Kaplan is to be heartily congratulated for producing an outstanding book on a truly amazing bird!! I thoroughly recommend it if you are at all interested in more than just putting a name to a bird!" – Norman McCanch, Kent Ornithological Society Long Description The tawny frogmouth is one of Australias most intriguing and endearing birds. Written by award-winning author Gisela Kaplan, one of Australias leading authorities on animal behaviour and native birds, this second edition of Tawny Frogmouth presents an easy-to-read account of these unique nocturnal birds, which can be found across almost the entire continent. Fully revised and updated throughout, this book combines 20 years of systematic observation with published research and information from regional surveys, and represents the most comprehensive single study ever conducted on tawny frogmouths. We learn that tawny frogmouths are very affectionate, have close bonds with lifelong partners, scream like prowling tomcats when distressed, fight with lightning speed and defend nest sites from reptilian predators by mobbing and spraying pungent faeces at them. Uncompromising male fights are contrasted with the touching gentleness of males as fathers. We also learn how resilient and unusual tawny frogmouths are in the way they cope with heat and cold and scarcity of water, sit out danger, and use a large variety of food items. This fascinating book has wide appeal to bird lovers, amateur ornithologists and naturalists, as well as those with a scientific or professional interest in native birds, their communication, emotions and skills. Details ISBN1486308163 Author Gisela Kaplan Publisher CSIRO Publishing Year 2018 ISBN-10 1486308163 ISBN-13 9781486308163 Format Paperback Publication Date 2018-07-01 Imprint CSIRO Publishing Place of Publication Melbourne Country of Publication Australia DEWEY 598.99 Pages 168 Edition 2nd Language English UK Release Date 2018-07-01 NZ Release Date 2018-07-01 Edition Description Second Edition Audience Tertiary & Higher Education Illustrations Illustrations AU Release Date 2018-06-30 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:137269491;

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