Walls, Sean
The Common Buzzard (Poyser Monographs)
- ISBN 13:
- 9781472972088
- author:
- Walls, Sean
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- T & AD Poyser
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2020
- Pages:
- 304
- Dimensions:
- 23.4 x 15.6 centimetres (0.71 kg
- Genre:
- Science, Nature, Ecology,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Common Buzzard: A Study of its Biology and Ecology. This comprehensive account of the European literature on the Common Buzzard provides an in-depth understanding of its biology, ecology, and conservation. With a wealth of research on the species' origins, feeding behaviour, breeding, movement, and survival, this book offers valuable insights into what has enabled the Common Buzzard to thrive in various environments. The authors delve into the paradoxes surrounding this hawk-like bird, exploring why it has adapted to exploit a diverse range of food sources, from earthworms to deer carcasses. By examining its ecology and conservation status, Sean Walls and Robert Kenward shed light on the complex factors that have contributed to the Common Buzzard's remarkable success. With its unique blend of scientific research and practical information, this book provides an invaluable resource for anyone interested in understanding the biology and ecology of the Common Buzzard.