The Complexity of Bird Behaviour

The Complexity of Bird Behaviour
Author: Paul M. W. Hackett
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 231
Release: 2020-01-20
Genre: Science
ISBN: 3030121925

This book presents the facet theoretical framework as a tool for facilitating the conception of complex animal behaviour research and the design of research procedures through employing mapping sentences. Using the facet theoretical framework, this book takes a holistic view of bird behaviour. Components of bird behavior are identified and then reassembled to facilitate an understanding of the behaviour in the context of its natural occurrence. This provides new insight on both the parts of the behaviour and how these interact as a whole. The multi-faceted approach to designing, evaluating and understanding bird behavior presented offers a template that is adaptable for investigating a wide variety of avian species and different forms of behaviour. Behavioural biologists, animal and comparative psychologists, other natural and behavioural scientists, as well as students of these disciplines will find this book to be an interesting and enlightening read.

The Complexity of Bird Behaviour

The Complexity of Bird Behaviour
Author: Paul M. W. Hackett
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 203
Release: 2021-08-26
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9783030283407

This book presents the facet theoretical framework as a tool for facilitating the conception of complex animal behaviour research and the design of research procedures through employing mapping sentences. Using the facet theoretical framework, this book takes a holistic view of bird behaviour. Components of bird behavior are identified and then reassembled to facilitate an understanding of the behaviour in the context of its natural occurrence. This provides new insight on both the parts of the behaviour and how these interact as a whole. The multi-faceted approach to designing, evaluating and understanding bird behavior presented offers a template that is adaptable for investigating a wide variety of avian species and different forms of behaviour. Behavioural biologists, animal and comparative psychologists, other natural and behavioural scientists, as well as students of these disciplines will find this book to be an interesting and enlightening read.

Bird Nests and Construction Behaviour

Bird Nests and Construction Behaviour
Author: Mike Hansell
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 302
Release: 2000-08-31
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9781139429085

Bird Nests and Construction Behaviour provides a broad view of our understanding of the biology of the nests, bowers and tools made by birds. It illustrates how, among vertebrates, the building abilities of birds are more impressive and consistent than for any other builders other than ourselves, yet birds seem to require no special equipment, and use quite uncomplicated behaviour. In doing so, the book raises general issues in the field of behavioural ecology including the costs of reproduction, sexual selection and the organisation and complexity of behaviour. Written for students and researchers of animal behaviour, behavioural ecology and ornithology, it will nevertheless make fascinating reading for architects and engineers interested in understanding how structures are created by animals.

Animal Behaviour

Animal Behaviour
Author: Tristram D. Wyatt
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Total Pages: 169
Release: 2017
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0198712154

Animal behavior is a central topic of zoology, and with the development of ideas concerning the role of genes as well as environment the subject has been transformed. Tristram Wyatt gives a modern view, including a sense of the power of gene knock-outs, computing, and image analysis to enable detailed experiments and observations of behavior.

Animal Behaviour: Evolution and Mechanisms

Animal Behaviour: Evolution and Mechanisms
Author: Nils Anthes
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 712
Release: 2010-04-03
Genre: Science
ISBN: 3642026249

This up-to-date review examines key areas of animal behaviour, including communication, cognition, conflict, cooperation, sexual selection and behavioural variation. Various tests are covered, including recent empirical examples.

Animal Behaviour

Animal Behaviour
Author: Jordan Hunt
Publisher: Scientific e-Resources
Total Pages: 343
Release: 2018-03-11
Genre:
ISBN: 1839471565

Animal Behaviour deal with the field of animal behaviour an exploration of the mental experiences of animals, particularly as they behave in their natural environment in the course of their normal lives, and gives us wonderful way of each kind of animal's uniqueness in terms of emotional signs and hints of what one animal wants to indicate and to take or to deny through behavioural patterns. Therefore, the book is full of psychological indications on the part of animals. If anyone goes through the book, he may get delightful ways of animal behaviour. It is an authentic study to know much more about the world animals. Animal behavior is the bridge between the molecular and physiological aspects of biology and the ecological. Behavior is the link between organisms and environment and between the nervous system, and the ecosystem. Behavior is one of the most important properties of animal life. Behavior plays a critical role in biological adaptations. Behavior is how we humans define our own lives. Behavior is that part of an organism by which it interacts with its environment. Behavior is as much a part of an organisms as its coat, wings etc. The beauty of an animal includes its behavioral attributes. This book provides a broad overview of the current state of animal behaviour for undergraduate and postgraduate courses in zoology, biology, veterinary science and other allied fields. It provides all the basic concepts and latest information on animal behaviour. As the phenomena of evolution is on run so all the relevant fields are affected and ever changing.

Avian Cognition

Avian Cognition
Author: Carel ten Cate
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 351
Release: 2017-06-22
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1107092388

An overview of current research and experimental approaches in avian cognition and how this relates to other species.

Companion Animal Behaviour Problems

Companion Animal Behaviour Problems
Author: Rachel Casey
Publisher: CABI
Total Pages: 352
Release: 2022-09-07
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1780643454

Behaviour problems are a significant cause of companion animal relinquishment and euthanasia. This book provides up to date information about animal behaviour as well as practical advice on how veterinary practice professionals can manage undesirable animal behaviour and give down to earth, appropriate and trusted advice to owners. This practical and accessible book gives all the essential information needed by veterinary professionals in order to advise clients on the behaviour and well-being of animals in their care.

An Introduction to Animal Behaviour

An Introduction to Animal Behaviour
Author: Aubrey Manning
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 464
Release: 1998-05-15
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 9780521578912

The new, reorganised, more user-friendly edition of a successful introductory text on animal behaviour.