Some birds mate for life, while others have many partners. In this book, fourteen studies are brought together to compare different partnership patterns from ecological and evolutionary perspectives. The subjects have been chosen to include the same species living in different habitats (Sparrowhawks) and at different population densities (Great Tits). There are comparisons between closely related species (Mute Swans and Bewick's Swans). The studies span the globe and the behavioural gradient, from Iceland's strictly monogamous Whooper Swans to Australia's sexually promiscuous Splendid Fairy-wrens. In all cases, sexual and social relationships strongly influence a bird's survival and breeding success. This book is intended for students and researchers in behavioural ecology, evolutionary ecology, and animal behaviour. Professional ornithologists.
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`This book will fill you in on the most up-to-date scientific findings about monogamy ... excellent for students of the natural sciences and a must for professionals in this field.' Friederike Woog, WWT Slimbridge, Bookshelf
`the species chapters constitute a valuable reference source for all students of mating systems and the framing chapters a must for those who need to know the state of the art in avian divorce' Staffan Bensch, Animal Behaviour, 54,6
`the editor brings together an impressive collection of theoretical and empirical studies that address the evolution of mate fidelity and divorce ... Partnerships in Birds provides a good review of our current ideas about why so many birds are monogamous in the face of such sexual promiscuity. I recommend it to anyone interested in the evolution of avian reproductive strategies.' James Briskie, Ibis 140
`the species chapters constitute a valuable reference source for all students of mating systems and the framing chapters a must for those who need to know the state of the art in avian divorce' Staffan Bensch, Animal Behaviour, 54,6
`the editor brings together an impressive collection of theoretical and empirical studies that address the evolution of mate fidelity and divorce ... Partnerships in Birds provides a good review of our current ideas about why so many birds are monogamous in the face of such sexual promiscuity. I recommend it to anyone interested in the evolution of avian reproductive strategies.' James Briskie, Ibis 140
About the Author
Jeffrey M. Black, Principal Research Officer, Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust.
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