ABSTRACT

Biology of Marine Birds provides the only complete summary of information about marine birds ever published. It analyzes their breeding biology, ecology, taxonomy, evolution, fossil history, physiology, energetics, and conservation. The book covers four orders of marine birds in detail and includes two summary chapters that address the biology of shorebirds and wading birds and their lives in the marine environment. Summary tables give detailed information on various aspects of their life histories, breeding biology, physiology and energetics, and demography. It provides a guide to ornithologists and students for research projects.

chapter 1|16 pages

Seabirds in the Marine Environment

chapter 4|28 pages

Colonial Breeding in Seabirds

chapter 6|42 pages

Foraging Behavior and Food of Seabirds

chapter 7|38 pages

Climate and Weather Effects on Seabirds

chapter 10|52 pages

Seabird Communication and Displays

chapter 11|50 pages

Energetics of Free-Ranging Seabirds

chapter 13|28 pages

Chick Growth and Development in Seabirds