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University of California Press
- Urban Bird Ecology and Conservation
- Book
- 2012
- Published by: University of California Press
- Series: Studies in Avian Biology
summary
Now that more than half of the world’s population lives in cities, the study of birds in urban ecosystems has emerged at the forefront of ornithological research. An international team of leading researchers in urban bird ecology and conservation from across Europe and North America presents the state of this diverse field, addressing classic questions while proposing new directions for further study. Areas of particular focus include the processes underlying patterns of species shifts along urban-rural gradients, the demography of urban birds and the role of citizen science, and human-avian interaction in urban areas. This important reference fills a crucial need for scientists, planners, and managers of urban spaces and all those interested in the study and conservation of birds in the world’s expanding metropolises.
Table of Contents
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- Contributors
- pp. x-xiii
- Part I • Mechanisms and Urban-Rural Gradients
- Part II • Citizen Science and Demography of Urban Birds
- Part III • Human-Avian Interactions and Planning
- Part IV • Future Directions
- 18 • URBAN EVOLUTIONARY ECOLOGY
- pp. 287-308
- Complete Series List
- pp. 325-326
Additional Information
ISBN
9780520953895
Related ISBN(s)
9780520273092
MARC Record
OCLC
815382855
Pages
344
Launched on MUSE
2014-01-01
Language
English
Open Access
No