Del 13 - Oxford Ornithology Series

Avian Incubation

Behaviour, Environment and Evolution

Inbunden, Engelska, 2001

AvDC Deeming,Freelance Scientific Avian Incubation Consultant) Deeming, DC (

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This is the first scientific review of all factors affecting incubation in avian nests. These range from nest construction, egg characteristics and patterns of embryonic development. There is an extensive section describing incubation behaviour of parents and embryos, and there are chapters reviewing brood patch physiology and the various factors determining the incubation environment, including nest microbiology. Another section provides chapters giving detailed descriptions of examples of unusual aspects of avian incubation, whilst the final section provides consideration of the ecological, energetic and fitness cost of incubation. Written by authorities in their respective fields from around the world, this provides a comprehensive review of this critical aspect of avian reproduction. Much of the data included has not been previously published, and so Avian Incubation is not only an extensive reference text but is also a valuable contribution to our basic understanding of incubation.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum2001-11-15
Mått160 x 242 x 28 mm
Vikt814 g
FormatInbunden
SpråkEngelska
SerieOxford Ornithology Series
Antal sidor436
FörlagOUP OXFORD
ISBN9780198508106

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Deeming is an embryologist of 20 years, with his main expertise in egg turning in birds establishes during his Doctorate research at the University of Reading. He has also studied the development of alligators at the University of Manchester, as well as ostrich incubation, rearing, and behaviour. He is presently working as a consultant to poultry and game hatcheries and as an advisor to zoo and conservation organisations.

1. Importance and Evolution of Incubation in Avian reproduction ; 2. Location Structure and Function of Incubation Sites ; 3. Functional Characteristics of Eggs ; 4. Embryonic Development and Utilisation of Egg Components ; 5. Hormonal Control of Incubation Behaviour ; 6. Behaviour Patterns During Incubation ; 7. Parent-Embryo Interactions ; 8. The Brood Patch ; 9. Maintenance of Egg Temperature ; 10. Nest Microclimate During Incubation ; 11. Patterns and Significance of Egg Turning ; 12. Microbiology of Natural Incubation ; 13. Underground Nesting in the Megapodes ; 14. Characteristics and Constraints of Incubation in Hummingbirds ; 15. Intermittent Incubation: Predictions and Tests for Time and Heat Allocations ; 16. Incubation in Extreme Environments ; 17. Tactics of Obligate Brood Parasites to Secure Suitable Incubators ; 18. Ecological Factors Affecting Initiation of Incubation Behaviour ; 19. Adaptive Significance of Egg Colouration ; 20. Energetics of Incubation ; 21. Incubation and the Costs of Reproduction ; 22. Perspectives in Avian Incubation

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