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Seabirds: A Natural History [Hardcover]

A.J. Gaston (Author)
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  • Hardcover: 224 pages
  • Publisher: Poyser (1 April 2004)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0300104065
  • ISBN-13: 978-0300104066
  • Product Dimensions: 25.5 x 19.6 x 2 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
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"This readable guide to the seabirds of the world provides updated material on every aspect of these birds--adaptation and plumage, how they are distributed into communities, feeding behavior, migration, breeding, and more."

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This readable guide to the seabirds of the world provides updated material on every aspect of this fascinating group of birds. Ornithologist Anthony J. Gaston has devoted decades to the study of these beautiful and engaging birds, and he explains in detail what is special about being a seabird and why--like us--they live a long time and reproduce very slowly. Enriched with personal anecdotes from the field and remarkable photographs from John Chardine and Tim Lash, this book will appeal to students, birdwatchers, ornithologists, and naturalists alike.
The book covers the gamut of seabirds. It includes information on seabird types, adaptation and plumage, how they are distributed into communities, feeding behavior, migration, breeding, and the consequences of coloniality. The author concludes with a thoughtful analysis and discussion of the population dynamics and life-history strategy of seabirds.

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3 of 6 people found the following review helpful
What a lark! 6 May 2004
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You may think that the larks are some of the most boring birds in the world - small, dull and brown, and that a scientific book on them would be even duller - You'd be very wrong! In this excellent book Dr. Paul F. Donald has managed to combine and explain some fairly complex and thorough scientific data with some wonderful explanations. I would recommend this book to anyone who has wondered about that small brown bird singing high in the sky above the fields as well as to conservation scientists and budding ornithologists wanting to know more and as an example of how to tackle the difficult task of communicating real science to a lay audience. The Skylark is the new jewel in the Poyser monograph series crown.
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I've been looking to aquire a decent book on larks for a while now, but they seem a bit thin on the ground. This was before I stumbled into this little jewel of a book.

This book is the cream if you want to know the reasons why our beloved skylark has been in decline. It summarises the work of Dr Paul F Donald, someone who is without doubt the world expert on everything lark.

And for all you tight wads out there, you really get your money's worth-an entire chapter devoted to the lark family.

Without a doubt, a gem of a book, and a lark to read.

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Excellent purchase for experts and enthusiasts 3 Feb 2012
By Cotinga Caller - Published on Amazon.com
Format:Hardcover
I study seabirds for a living and still found the book very insightful. In contrast to some of Gaston's earlier books on murres and murrelets, Seabirds: a natural history is very easy reading. Particularly illuminating were the discussions on the "seabird syndrome"--the life history attributes (long lives and small clutches) that separate seabirds from most other birds--and the population processes that underlie that syndrome. I also really enjoyed the anecdotes at the start of each chapter, describing Gaston's adventures with seabirds around the world. The diagrams and photos are also good quality.
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Wonderful overview of seabird biology 2 Aug 2011
By K. Schneider - Published on Amazon.com
Format:Hardcover
I really enjoyed reading this book and I'm currently perusing it a second time. The author is a biologist who writes very well for a general audience. One of the strengths of the book is that it presents a decidedly "big picture" view of seabirds - comparing seabird natural histories around the globe, through time, and with other groups of animals. It asks and attempts to answer many "why" questions about seabird life history strategies in an entertaining and thoughtful way. I highly recommend this book to birders and naturalists who are interested in these fascinating and sometimes mysterious birds. I caution, however, that this book is not about the field identification of seabirds and does not treat particular families of seabirds in a specific way - but there are more and more field guides and books that cover that area separately.
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