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Author Patterson, I. J. (Ian James), 1939-

Title The shelduck : a study in behavioural ecology / I.J. Patterson ; illustrations by Chris Furse
Published Cambridge ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 1982

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 W'PONDS  598.41 Pat/Sas  AVAILABLE
Description x, 276 pages : illustrations, maps, portrait ; 24 cm
Contents Machine derived contents note: 1. The introduction; 2. The shelduck; 3. Gregariousness: the winter flock; 4. Territories; 5. Prospecting for next sites; 6. Laying and incubation; 7. Care of the young; 8. Duckling survival; 9. Recruitment and the non-territorial flock; References; Indices
Analysis Shelducks Behaviour
Notes Includes indexes
Bibliography Bibliography: pages [256]-267
Notes Online version of the print title
Mode of access: World Wide Web
System requirements: Internet connectivity, World Wide Web browser, and Adobe Acrobat reader
Subject Birds -- Behavior.
Birds -- Ecology.
Shelduck -- Behavior.
Shelduck -- Ecology.
LC no. 81021231
ISBN 0521246466