Title Australian magpie : biology and behaviour of an unusual songbird / Gisela Kaplan

Published Collingwood, Vic. : CSIRO Pub. : UNSW Press, ©2004

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Description 1 online resource (x, 142 pages) : illustrations (some color), maps Series Australian natural history series Australian natural history series. Contents Acknowledgments; Introduction; Chapter 1 Origin and classification; Chapter 2 Anatomy; Chapter 3 Diet and feeding habits; Chapter 4 Territoriality and dispersal; Chapter 5 Bonding and breeding; Chapter 6 Physical and social development; Chapter 7 Agonistic and cooperative behaviour; Chapter 8 Song production; Chapter 9 Communication and mimicry; Chapter 10 Magpies and humans; Epilogue The success of magpies; Endnotes; References Summary This insightful book presents a comprehensive account of the behaviour of one of Australia's best-loved icons. It reveals the extraordinary capabilities of the magpie, including its complex social behaviour, in a highly readable text Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 131-142) Notes Print version record Subject Australian magpie. Australian magpie -- Behavior Magpies -- Australia Magpies -- Behavior -- Australia Birds -- Vocalization -- Australia Songbirds -- Australia Birds -- Vocalization. SCIENCE -- Life Sciences -- Zoology -- Ornithology. NATURE -- Birdwatching Guides. NATURE -- Animals -- Birds. Birds -- Vocalization Magpies Songbirds Australia Form Electronic book ISBN 9780643092075 0643092072 9781283154383 1283154382

Other Titles Magpie Biology and behaviour of an unusual songbird

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