Ecology and Management of Blackbirds (Icteridae) in North America

Nonfiction, Science & Nature, Science, Biological Sciences, Botany, Nature, Environment, Ecology, Animals
Cover of the book Ecology and Management of Blackbirds (Icteridae) in North America by , CRC Press
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: ISBN: 9781351643559
Publisher: CRC Press Publication: September 19, 2017
Imprint: CRC Press Language: English
Author:
ISBN: 9781351643559
Publisher: CRC Press
Publication: September 19, 2017
Imprint: CRC Press
Language: English

Shortlisted for the 2018 TWS Wildlife Publication Awards in the edited book category

The various species of new world blackbirds, often intermingled in large foraging flocks and nighttime roosts, collectively number in the hundreds of millions and are a dominant component of the natural and agricultural avifauna in North America today. Because of their abundance, conspicuous flocking behavior, and feeding habits, these species have often been in conflict with human endeavors.

The pioneering publications on blackbirds were by F. E. L. Beal in 1900 and A. A. Allen in 1914. These seminal treatises laid the foundation for more than 1,000 descriptive and experimental studies on the life histories of blackbirds as well as their ecology and management in relation to agricultural damage and other conflicts such as caused by large winter roosting congregations. The wealth of information generated in over a century of research is found in disparate outlets that include government reports, conference proceedings, peer-reviewed journals, monographs, and books.

For the first time, Ecology and Management of Blackbirds (Icteridae) in North America summarizes and synthesizes this vast body of information on the biology and life histories of blackbirds and their conflicts with humans into a single volume for researchers, wildlife managers, agriculturists, disease biologists, ornithologists, policy makers, and the public. The book reviews the life histories of red-winged blackbirds, yellow-headed blackbirds, common grackles, and brown-headed cowbirds. It provides in-depth coverage of the functional roles of blackbirds in natural and agricultural ecosystems. In doing so, this authoritative reference promotes the development of improved science-based, integrated management strategies to address conflicts when resolutions are needed.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

Shortlisted for the 2018 TWS Wildlife Publication Awards in the edited book category

The various species of new world blackbirds, often intermingled in large foraging flocks and nighttime roosts, collectively number in the hundreds of millions and are a dominant component of the natural and agricultural avifauna in North America today. Because of their abundance, conspicuous flocking behavior, and feeding habits, these species have often been in conflict with human endeavors.

The pioneering publications on blackbirds were by F. E. L. Beal in 1900 and A. A. Allen in 1914. These seminal treatises laid the foundation for more than 1,000 descriptive and experimental studies on the life histories of blackbirds as well as their ecology and management in relation to agricultural damage and other conflicts such as caused by large winter roosting congregations. The wealth of information generated in over a century of research is found in disparate outlets that include government reports, conference proceedings, peer-reviewed journals, monographs, and books.

For the first time, Ecology and Management of Blackbirds (Icteridae) in North America summarizes and synthesizes this vast body of information on the biology and life histories of blackbirds and their conflicts with humans into a single volume for researchers, wildlife managers, agriculturists, disease biologists, ornithologists, policy makers, and the public. The book reviews the life histories of red-winged blackbirds, yellow-headed blackbirds, common grackles, and brown-headed cowbirds. It provides in-depth coverage of the functional roles of blackbirds in natural and agricultural ecosystems. In doing so, this authoritative reference promotes the development of improved science-based, integrated management strategies to address conflicts when resolutions are needed.

More books from CRC Press

Cover of the book Valuation: Special Properties & Purposes by
Cover of the book Resilient Health Care by
Cover of the book Small Animal Dental, Oral and Maxillofacial Disease by
Cover of the book Weakly Stationary Random Fields, Invariant Subspaces and Applications by
Cover of the book Semiconductor Transport by
Cover of the book Managing the Potato Production System by
Cover of the book Basic Principles of Nanotechnology by
Cover of the book Donaldsons' Essential Public Health by
Cover of the book Introduction to GIS Programming and Fundamentals with Python and ArcGIS® by
Cover of the book Specifying Minor Works by
Cover of the book Introduction to Mathematical Modeling and Computer Simulations by
Cover of the book Soft Errors by
Cover of the book Hyperspectral Imaging Analysis and Applications for Food Quality by
Cover of the book Desalination Project Cost Estimating and Management by
Cover of the book Particle Control for Semiconductor Manufacturing by
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy