Description
Widespread across open lands and cities of Europe, Africa, and Asia, the common kestrel (Falco tinnunculus) is one of the most abundant and studied birds of prey. This book brings together and synthesises the results of research on kestrels for professional ornithologists and scientists that seek to consolidate a vast body of literature. It is also a reference for those readers who may not have the depth of scientific knowledge to navigate new fields of scientific enquiry. It examines many aspects of the species' biology, from the reproductive strategies to the behavioural and demographic adaptations to changes of environmental conditions. It also discusses the roles of physiology and immunology in mediating the adaptability of kestrels to the ongoing environmental changes with a particular focus on contaminants. This volume presents new and exciting avenues of research on the ecology and behaviour of the common kestrel.
Provides a synthesis of prior research and novel results about the behaviour, conservation, ecology, evolution, and physiology of kestrels.
About the Author
David Costantini is Professor of Conservation Physiology at the Museum National d'Histoire Naturelle in Paris, France. His main research interests have focussed on the physiological mechanisms mediating life-history variation and functions in animal ecology and conservation. Giacomo Dell'Omo is President of Ornis italica, a non-profit Italian association for research and education on environmental issues. His main research interests have focussed on the behaviour, ecology, and ecotoxicology of birds. He is currently involved in projects relating to many species including kestrels as favourite.
Reviews
'... rich in material, precise and excitingly written ...' Nils Weinberg, Kritische Justiz
'... a fine book for a wide audience, from the falcon enthusiast to the scientist.' Stephanie Michler, Ornithologischer Beobachter
Book Information
ISBN 9781108470629
Author David Costantini
Format Hardback
Page Count 222
Imprint Cambridge University Press
Publisher Cambridge University Press
Weight(grams) 580g
Dimensions(mm) 250mm * 179mm * 15mm
Provides a synthesis of prior research and novel results about the behaviour, conservation, ecology, evolution, and physiology of kestrels.
About the Author
David Costantini is Professor of Conservation Physiology at the Museum National d'Histoire Naturelle in Paris, France. His main research interests have focussed on the physiological mechanisms mediating life-history variation and functions in animal ecology and conservation. Giacomo Dell'Omo is President of Ornis italica, a non-profit Italian association for research and education on environmental issues. His main research interests have focussed on the behaviour, ecology, and ecotoxicology of birds. He is currently involved in projects relating to many species including kestrels as favourite.
Reviews
'... rich in material, precise and excitingly written ...' Nils Weinberg, Kritische Justiz
'... a fine book for a wide audience, from the falcon enthusiast to the scientist.' Stephanie Michler, Ornithologischer Beobachter
Book Information
ISBN 9781108470629
Author David Costantini
Format Hardback
Page Count 222
Imprint Cambridge University Press
Publisher Cambridge University Press
Weight(grams) 580g
Dimensions(mm) 250mm * 179mm * 15mm
