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Based on phylogenetic research, this complete study of the genus Sylvia describes two new species and establishes identification criteria for all members of the family. A lengthy introduction explains the background to the research.

Table of Contents
List of colour plates List of photographic plates Preface Acknowledgements Introduction - Background to the research work - A user's guide - Taxonomic approach - Moult and plumage terminology - Age classes - Field identification - Ageing - Sexing - Colours - Measurements - Identification in-the-hand - Distribution maps - Layout of the book - Synopsis of the species accounts - Abbreviations - Bird topography The Characteristics of the Genus - Phylogeny and biogeography of the genus Sylvia - Phylogeny and systematics - Biogeography and ecology of the genus Sylvia - General biology and ecology - Migration - Moult patterns and strategy Species Accounts References Appendix: Body Mass of Sylvia Species

Sylvia Warblers

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      Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
      Published 31 May 2001
      ISBN-13 9780713639841
      978-0713639841
      ISBN-10 0713639849
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      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Based on phylogenetic research, this complete study of the genus Sylvia describes two new species and establishes identification criteria for all members of the family. A lengthy introduction explains the background to the research.

      Table of Contents
      List of colour plates List of photographic plates Preface Acknowledgements Introduction - Background to the research work - A user's guide - Taxonomic approach - Moult and plumage terminology - Age classes - Field identification - Ageing - Sexing - Colours - Measurements - Identification in-the-hand - Distribution maps - Layout of the book - Synopsis of the species accounts - Abbreviations - Bird topography The Characteristics of the Genus - Phylogeny and biogeography of the genus Sylvia - Phylogeny and systematics - Biogeography and ecology of the genus Sylvia - General biology and ecology - Migration - Moult patterns and strategy Species Accounts References Appendix: Body Mass of Sylvia Species

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