Description
Book SynopsisA detailed, authoritative yet highly readable monograph on one of Britain's best-loved farmland birds, the Lapwing.
Trade Review'This title will remain a definitive work on the species for many years to come' q 'Michael Shrubb's writing style is at once intimate, conversationl and expressive...If you're keen on learning more about this charismatic wader, snap up a copy of what is sure to become a hightly collectable book'. Birdwatch (december 2007) "Well-written and carefully produced book that is readable yet includes good science" Journal of the Avicultural Society, Vol 113, No 4, 2007
Table of ContentsList of Figures List of Tables Introduction and Acknowledgements 1 The lapwing species 2 Breeding distribution and populations 3 Breeding habitat and causes of population change in Europe 4 Breeding habitat and causes of population change in Britain 5 Distribution and populations in winter 6 Winter habitat use 7 Food and feeding behaviour 8 The breeding season: arrival and territory 9 The breeding season: courtship, display and pair formation 10 The breeding season: laying, incubation and hatching 11 The breeding season: nesting success 12 Rearing the chicks and fledgling success 13 Movements and mortality 14 Conservation and the future Appendix 1: Changes in breeding populations Appendix 2: Habitats used by breeding Lapwings in Europe Appendix 3: The diet of the Lapwing Appendix 4: Scientific names of species mentioned in the text
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