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Author : Academic Press
Release Date : 30 June 2022
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Genre : Nature
Pages : 165
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Book excerpt: Preface. -- Why are Tropical Birds Interesting? -- Breeding Seasons. -- Life History Traits. -- Mating Systems. -- Territoriality. -- Communication. -- Biotic Interactions. -- References. -- Index.

Behavioral Ecology of Tropical Birds

Author : Academic Press,Bridget Joan Stutchbury,Eugene S. Morton
Publisher : Unknown
Genre : Nature
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Preface. -- Why are Tropical Birds Interesting? -- Breeding Seasons. -- Life History Traits. -- Mating Systems. -- Territoriality. -- Communication. -- Biotic Interactions. -- References. -- Index....

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Publisher : Academic Press
Genre : Science
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