Ecology and Conservation of North American Sea DucksJean-Pierre L. Savard, Dirk V. Derksen, Dan Esler, John M. Eadie The past decade has seen a huge increase in the interest and attention directed toward sea ducks, the Mergini tribe. This has been inspired, in large part, by the conservation concerns associated with numerical declines in several sea duck species and populations, as well as a growing appreciation for their interesting ecological attributes. Reflec |
Contents
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Phylogenetics Phylogeography and Population Genetics of North American Sea Ducks Tribe Mergini | 29 |
Population Dynamics of Sea Ducks USING Models to Understand the Causes Consequences Evolution and Management of Variation in Life History... | 63 |
Infectious Diseases Parasites and Biological Toxins in Sea Ducks | 97 |
Breeding Costs Nutrient Reserves and CrossSeasonal Effects Dealing with Deficits in Sea Ducks | 125 |
Contaminants in Sea Ducks Metals Trace Elements Petroleum Organic Pollutants and Radiation | 169 |
Foraging Behavior Ecology and Energetics of Sea Ducks | 241 |
Variation in Migration Strategies of North American Sea Ducks | 267 |
Breeding Systems Spacing Behavior and Reproductive Behavior of Sea Ducks | 365 |
Harvest of Sea Ducks in North America A Contemporary Summary | 417 |
Habitats of North American Sea Ducks | 469 |
Conservation of North American Sea Ducks | 529 |
Conclusions Synthesis and Future Directions Understanding Sources of Population Change | 561 |
North American Sea Ducks | 569 |
STUDIES IN AVIAN BIOLOGY | 573 |
Back Cover | 579 |
Remigial Molt of Sea Ducks | 305 |
Site Fidelity Breeding Habitats and the Reproductive Strategies of Sea Ducks | 337 |
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Ecology and Conservation of North American Sea Ducks Jean-Pierre L. Savard,Dirk V. Derksen,Dan Esler,John M. Eadie No preview available - 2015 |
Ecology and Conservation of North American Sea Ducks Jean-Pierre L. Savard,Dirk V. Derksen,John M. Eadie,Dan Esler No preview available - 2018 |
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