Book DescriptionBird Nests and Construction Behaviour provides a broad view of our current understanding of the biology of the nests, bowers, and tools made by birds It illustrates how birds, among vertebrates, have more impressive and consistent building abilities than any other builders, excluding humans However, birds seem to require no одоиы special building equipment and use quite uncomplicated behavior The book raises general issues in the field of behavioral ecology, including the costs of reproduction, sexual selection, and the organization and complexity of behavior This volume was written for students and researchers of animal behavior, behavioral ecology, and ornithology, it will nevertheless make fascinating reading for architects and engineersinterested in understanding how structures are created by animals.  Кольцо выполнено2005 г 292 стр ISBN 0521017645.