The Migration Ecology of Birds
- 2nd Edition - December 2, 2023
- Author: Ian Newton
- Language: English
- Hardback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 1 2 - 8 2 3 7 5 1 - 9
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 1 2 - 8 2 3 7 5 2 - 6
The Migration Ecology of Birds, Second Edition covers all aspects of this absorbing subject, including migratory processes, problems of navigation and vagrancy, timing and physi… Read more
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Request a sales quoteThe Migration Ecology of Birds, Second Edition covers all aspects of this absorbing subject, including migratory processes, problems of navigation and vagrancy, timing and physiological control of migration, large-scale movement patterns, the effects of recent climate change, the problems that migrants face, and the factors that limit their populations. This book provides a thorough and in-depth review of the state of the science, with the text supplemented by abundant tables, maps and diagrams. Written by a world-renowned avian ecology and migration researcher, this book reveals the extraordinary adaptability of birds to the variable and changing conditions across the globe.
This book represents the most updated and detailed review of bird migration, its evolution, ecology and bird physiology. Written in a clear and readable style, it will appeal not only to migration researchers in the field and ornithologists, but to anyone with an interest in this fascinating subject.
- Features updated and trending ecological aspects, including various types of bird movements, dispersal and nomadism, and how they relate to food supplies and other external conditions
- Contains numerous tables, maps, diagrams, a glossary, and a bibliography of more than 3,000 up-to-date references
- Written by an active researcher with a distinguished career in avian ecology, including migration research
Ornithologists, ecologists, physiologists, biologists interested in animal movements, Advanced undergraduate or graduate students in zoology, ecology, and biology, amateur naturalists, serious birdwatchers and bird-ringers
- Cover image
- Title page
- Table of Contents
- Copyright
- Preface to the first edition
- Preface to the second edition
- Chapter 1. Introduction
- Abstract
- Types of bird movements
- Adaptations for migration
- The diversity of migration
- Sedentary populations
- Hibernation
- Summary
- References
- Chapter 2. Methodology for migration studies
- Abstract
- Observations of birds on migration
- Radar studies
- Distribution studies
- Ringing
- Tracking devices
- Isotopes and other internal markers
- Research on captive birds
- Mathematical models
- Concluding remarks
- Summary
- References
- Part 1: The migratory process
- Chapter 3. Migratory flight
- Abstract
- Body weight, speed and flight mode
- Consequences of flapping and soaring flight
- The role of body size in bird migration
- Migration by walking or swimming
- Social factors
- Rest and sleep
- Concluding remarks
- Summary
- References
- Chapter 4. Weather and migration
- Abstract
- Importance of wind
- Recent developments
- Low level flight
- Soaring species
- Global wind patterns and migration routes
- Altitude of migration
- Diurnal and nocturnal flight
- Reverse migration
- Detours
- Summary
- References
- Chapter 5. Fuelling migration
- Abstract
- Energy needs and body composition
- Migration strategies
- Mechanisms of fuel deposition
- Daily rates of weight gain
- Changes in body composition
- Concluding remarks
- Summary
- Appendix 5.1 Calculation of flight ranges
- References
- Chapter 6. Amazing journeys
- Abstract
- Ocean-crossings by landbirds
- Desert crossings
- High mountains
- Ice fields
- Other remarkable migrations
- Concluding remarks
- Summary
- References
- Chapter 7. Raptors and other soaring birds
- Abstract
- Major routes
- Use of thermals and other updrafts
- Summary
- References
- Chapter 8. Seabird movements
- Abstract
- The marine environment
- Winds and seabird movements
- Migration patterns
- Migratory stopovers
- Long-distance foraging trips
- Fattening of chicks
- Pre-breeding years
- Navigational achievements
- Conclusions
- Summary
- References
- Chapter 9. Speed and duration of migratory journeys
- Abstract
- Theoretical basis
- Measures of migration speed
- Proportion of migration spent in flight
- Penguins
- Migration and geographical range
- Concluding remarks
- Summary
- References
- Chapter 10. Finding the way: senses, displacements and social influences
- Abstract
- Sensory systems
- Orientation and navigation
- Displacement experiments
- Uncertainties over juveniles
- Convergence of migration routes
- Social influences
- Summary
- References
- Chapter 11. Finding the way: orientation and navigation
- Abstract
- Visual landmarks
- The sun and polarized light
- The stars
- The magnetic field
- Odours
- Infrasound and pressure changes
- Cue conflicts
- Rhumblines and great circles
- Dispersive migration
- Concluding remarks
- Summary
- References
- Part 2: The timing and control of migration
- Chapter 12. Annual cycles
- Abstract
- Variations in annual cycles
- Non-annual cycles
- Domino effects, catch-ups and delays
- Internal time keeping
- Flexible cycles
- Summary
- References
- Chapter 13. Migratory control mechanisms
- Abstract
- Obligate and facultative migration
- Migration timing, distances and directions
- Autumn migration
- Spring migration
- Relationship between spring arrival, breeding and autumn departure
- Deferred return to breeding areas
- Concluding remarks
- Summary
- References
- Chapter 14. Stopover ecology
- Abstract
- Breaking the journey
- Important re-fuelling areas
- Resuming the journey
- Conclusions
- Summary
- References
- Part 3: Large-scale movement patterns
- Chapter 15. Seasonal reoccupation of breeding and wintering areas
- Abstract
- Latitudinal trend in the timing of spring
- Recolonisation patterns
- Reoccupation of local breeding areas
- Withdrawal from breeding areas
- Concluding remarks
- Summary
- References
- Chapter 16. Geographical patterns in migration
- Abstract
- Latitudinal trends
- Migration and diet
- Distributional shifts
- Altitudinal shifts
- Ecological niches
- Comparisons between hemispheres
- Relationship between breeding and wintering areas
- Migration within the southern continents
- Concluding remarks
- Summary
- References
- Chapter 17. Variations on a migratory theme
- Abstract
- Moult migrations
- Movements within the breeding season
- Movements within the non-breeding season
- Opposite-direction migrations
- Nomadism
- Concluding remarks
- Summary
- References
- Chapter 18. Sex and age differences in migration
- Abstract
- Arrival in breeding areas
- Departure from breeding areas
- Migratory distance, body size and dominance
- Migration and deferred breeding
- Over-summering in ‘wintering’ areas
- Other differences between age groups
- Concluding remarks
- Summary
- References
- Chapter 19. Dispersal and site fidelity
- Abstract
- Benefits and costs of site fidelity
- Natal dispersal
- Breeding dispersal
- Long-distance natal and breeding dispersal
- Nonbreeding dispersal
- Comparison of breeding and non-breeding site fidelity
- Fidelity to stopover sites
- Fidelity to migration routes
- Post-fledging dispersal
- Dispersive migration
- Site attachment
- Summary
- References
- Chapter 20. Irruptive migrants: boreal seed-eaters
- Abstract
- Seed crops
- Irruptive seed-eaters and fruit-eaters
- Twice-yearly migrants
- Once-yearly migrants
- Overview of seed-eaters
- Concluding remarks
- Summary
- References
- Chapter 21. Irruptive migrants: owls, hawks and ducks
- Abstract
- Rodents and rodent-eaters
- Hares and hare-eaters
- Ducks and ephemeral wetlands
- Concluding remarks
- Summary
- References
- Part 4: Evolution of movement patterns
- Chapter 22. Evolution and inheritance of migratory behaviour
- Abstract
- Adaptations for migration
- Adaptive timing
- Partial migration
- The genetic control of migration: experimental evidence
- The genes involved
- Concluding remarks
- Summary
- References
- Chapter 23. Recent changes in bird migrations
- Abstract
- Migratory to sedentary
- Sedentary to migratory
- Shortening of migrations
- Lengthening of migrations
- Changes in migratory directions
- Changes in migration timing
- Times spent in breeding and wintering areas
- Ecological mismatches
- Other climate-driven changes
- Other rapid changes in behaviour
- Genetic and facultative responses
- Summary
- References
- Chapter 24. Glacial legacies in bird migrations
- Abstract
- Indirect routes to distant wintering areas
- Migratory divides
- Evolution of barrier crossing
- Loop migrations
- Migration development towards higher or lower latitudes
- Development of migration patterns
- Concluding remarks
- Summary
- References
- Chapter 25. Distribution patterns and connectivity
- Abstract
- Longitudinal patterns
- Latitudinal patterns
- Evolution of alloheimy
- Nonbreeding distributions among seabirds
- Connectivity
- Time and energy considerations
- Summary
- References
- Part 5: Migration systems and population limitation
- Chapter 26. The Palearctic-Afrotropical migration system
- Abstract
- The birds involved
- The African Wintering areas
- Bird movements within Africa
- Relationships between Eurasian migrants and native African species
- Fluctuations and declines in migrant numbers
- Summary
- References
- Chapter 27. The Nearctic–Neotropical migration system
- Abstract
- The birds and their wintering areas
- The neotropical wintering areas
- Bird movements within the Neotropics
- Population declines in migrants
- Causes of declines operating in breeding areas
- Causes of declines operating in non-breeding areas
- Concluding remarks
- Summary
- References
- Chapter 28. The East Asian–Australasian and other migration systems
- Abstract
- The EAA migration system
- The birds
- Population declines
- Declines in Shorebirds – the Yellow Sea problem
- Other migration systems
- Concluding remarks
- Summary
- References
- Chapter 29. Population limitation – breeding and wintering areas
- Abstract
- Some general principles
- Examples of species affected by events in breeding or wintering areas
- Carry-over effects
- Other aspects of population limitation in migrants
- Concluding remarks
- Summary
- References
- Chapter 30. Population limitation – migration routes
- Abstract
- Conceptual models
- Food limitation at stopover sites
- Influence of weather
- Influence of predation, disturbance and parasitism
- Body condition and subsequent performance
- Effects of stopover events on populations
- Concluding remarks
- Summary
- References
- Chapter 31. Mortality on migration
- Abstract
- Mortality on route
- Mass mortality events
- Human-induced losses
- Concluding remarks
- Summary
- References
- Glossary
- Index
- No. of pages: 724
- Language: English
- Edition: 2
- Published: December 2, 2023
- Imprint: Academic Press
- Hardback ISBN: 9780128237519
- eBook ISBN: 9780128237526
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Ian Newton
Dr. Ian Newton is respected world-wide both as a biologist with a special interest and expertise in this subject and as a communicator. He is a seasoned and popular keynote speaker at National and International meetings, and his talks are often the high point of conferences. Ian Newton was born and raised in north Derbyshire. He attended Chesterfield Boys Grammar School, followed by the universities of Bristol and Oxford. He has been interested in birds since boyhood, and as a teenager developed a particular fascination with finches, which later led to doctoral and post-doctoral studies on these birds. Later in life he became known for his penetrating field studies of bird populations, notably on raptors. He is now a senior ecologist with the Natural Environment Research Council and visiting professor of ornithology at the University of Oxford.
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