Territory in Bird Life by Henry Eliot Howard
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"Territory in Bird Life" by H. Eliot Howard is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. This work investigates the concept of territory among various bird species, particularly focusing on male birds' behavior during the breeding season. Specifically, it delves into how these males isolate themselves and establish dominance over specific areas for reproductive purposes, while making connections to their survival and reproductive success. The opening of the text sets
the stage for a detailed examination of avian territorial behavior, beginning with the author's reflections on his long-standing interest in the study of Warblers. The author describes the initial observation that male birds establish territory at the onset of the breeding season, leading to a comprehensive exploration of the relationship between territorial behavior, song, and reproduction. He emphasizes that the tendency to secure a territory is an evolved trait crucial for survival and reproduction, drawing comparisons between this behavior and similar instincts observed in other species. As he outlines his research and theoretical frameworks, Howard aims to underscore the complex interplay of behavior, environment, and biological imperatives that govern territorial dynamics in the avian world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Howard, Henry Eliot, 1873-1940 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Grönvold, Henrik, 1858-1940 |
| Illustrator | Lodge, George Edward, 1860-1954 |
| Title | Territory in Bird Life |
| Credits |
Produced by Chris Curnow, Turgut Dincer, Joseph Cooper and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 43.3 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | QL: Science: Zoology |
| Subject | Birds |
| Subject | Birds -- Territoriality |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 31987 |
| Release Date | Apr 14, 2010 |
| Last Update | Jan 6, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 595 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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