  The tundra plovers comprise the Grey Plover, and the Eurasia, Pacific, and American Golden Plovers. They breed on tundra or northern heaths and moorland, and migrate far south to coastal mudflats, saltings, and agricultural landscapes. They have attracted avid interest from birdwatchers and researchers worldwide, including the authors who have studied all four species. The Eurasian Golden Plover has a special claim to fame since questions over its flight speed first prompted the compilation of The Guinness Book of Records.
This groundbreaking book on shorebirds examines the taxonomy, appearance, behavior, ecology, and conservation of Golden and Grey Plovers, and compares and contrasts their natural history and biogeography. It gives detailed accounts on all aspects of their lifestyle including feeding, mating, parental care, moults, migration, and avoidance of predators. The authors' first hand experiences provide personal touches which add to its value.
Tundra Plovers explores the differences in plumage, vocalizations, habitat use, breeding, movements, and food. The connections between phylogeny, biogeography, and behavior will be of interest because the authors have dwelt on the differences between the sexes as well as the four species. Byrkjedal has also contributed all of the wonderful color and line illustrations. More than 40 photographs, 150 tables and figures, and many other embellishments complete this definitive book.
This groundbreaking book on shorebirds examines the taxonomy, appearance, behavior, ecology, and conservation of Golden and Grey Plovers, and compares and contrasts their natural history and biogeography. It gives detailed accounts on all aspects of their lifestyle including feeding, mating, parental care, moults, migration, and avoidance of predators. The authors' first hand experiences add to its value. Tundra Plovers explores the differences in plumage, vocalizations, habitat use, breeding, movements, and food. The connections between phylogeny, biogeography, and behavior will be of interest because the authors have focussed on the differences between the sexes as well as the four species. Byrkjedal has also contributed all of the wonderful color and line illustrations. More than 40 photographs, 150 tables and figures, and many other embellishments complete this definitive book.Key Features:
* Examines the taxonomy, appearance, behavior, ecology, and conservation of Golden and Grey Plovers
* Explores the differences in plumage, vocalizations, habitat use, breeding, movements, and food
* Contains more than 40 photographs, 150 tables and figures, and many other embellishments
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| Foreword |
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| Preface |
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| Acknowledgements |
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1 The tundra plovers: an introduction |
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2 Tundra plovers and their allies |
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3 Taxonomy and geographical variation |
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5 Phylogeny and biogeography |
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6 Breeding distribution, population trends and status |
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7 Breeding season: breeding schedules and nesting |
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8 Breeding season: social behaviour |
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9 Breeding season: sex roles and parental behaviour |
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10 Migration and non-breeding distributions |
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11 Behaviour and ecology in the non-breeding season |
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12 Diet: food and feeding |
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13 Associations with other birds |
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| Appendix 1: Scientific names of birds and mammals mentioned in the book |
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| Appendix 2: Plumage variation in Eurasian Golden Plovers in Norway |
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| Appendix 3: Descriptions of plumages of the tundra plovers |
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| Appendix 4: The phylogeny of the tundra plovers (by Godtfred A. Halvorsen, Ingvar Byrkjedal & D.B.A. Thompson) |
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| Appendix 5: Breeding densities in different parts of the world |
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| Appendix 6a: Nest site habitats of Grey Plover |
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| Appendix 6b: Nest site habitats of Eurasian Golden Plover |
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| Appendix 6c: Nest site habitats of Pacific Golden Plover |
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| Appendix 6d: Nest site habitats of American Golden Plover |
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| Appendix 7: Duration of incubation |
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| Appendix 8: Sequences of tonal element in trills |
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| Appendix 9: Breeding season alarm calls |
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| Appendix 10: Geographical and temporal distribution of museum specimens used in the construction of migration routes and phenologies |
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| Appendix 11: Geographical distribution of references used for the migration charts and winter distribution maps |
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| Appendix 12: Numbers of Grey Plovers counted or estimated in various parts of their wintering range |
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| Appendix 13: Winter populations of Eurasian Golden Plovers in parts of their range |
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| Appendix 14: Numbers of American Golden Plovers counted in winter on aerial surveys along the coasts of South America |
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| References |
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| Index |
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