Territory in Bird Life

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Howard, Henry Eliot, 1873-1940

Contributor:

Grönvold, Henrik, 1858-1940

Lodge, George Edward, 1860-1954

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Territory in Bird Life" by H. Eliot Howard is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. This work investigates the concept of territory among various bird species, particularly focusing on male birds' behavior during the breeding season. Specifically, it delves into how these males isolate themselves and establish dominance over specific areas for reproductive purposes, while making connections to their survival and reproductive success. The opening of the text sets the stage for a detailed examination of avian territorial behavior, beginning with the author's reflections on his long-standing interest in the study of Warblers. The author describes the initial observation that male birds establish territory at the onset of the breeding season, leading to a comprehensive exploration of the relationship between territorial behavior, song, and reproduction. He emphasizes that the tendency to secure a territory is an evolved trait crucial for survival and reproduction, drawing comparisons between this behavior and similar instincts observed in other species. As he outlines his research and theoretical frameworks, Howard aims to underscore the complex interplay of behavior, environment, and biological imperatives that govern territorial dynamics in the avian world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Chris Curnow, Turgut Dincer, Joseph Cooper and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net

Notes:

Reading ease score: 43.3 (College-level). Difficult to read.

Release date is 2010-04-14