The Migration Ecology of Birds

======================================================= THE MIGRATION ECOLOGY OF BIRDS Professional Veterinary E-Book ======================================================= BOOK INFORMATION ---------------- Title: The Migration Ecology of Birds Format: PDF E-Book File Size: Varies Category: Avian and Wildlife Medicine Specialty: Ornithology, Wildlife Veterinary Medicine, Conservation Medicine DESCRIPTION ----------- The Migration Ecology of Birds stands as the definitive comprehensive reference on avian migration patterns, physiological adaptations, and ecological implications essential for veterinary professionals working with wild and captive bird populations. This authoritative text integrates cutting-edge research in migration biology with practical clinical applications, providing veterinarians with critical insights into the unique health challenges, nutritional demands, and stress factors affecting migratory bird species. Understanding migration ecology is fundamental to diagnosing seasonal health conditions, managing captive migratory species, and contributing to conservation efforts for threatened avian populations. This extensively researched volume examines the complex interplay between genetics, environmental cues, and physiological mechanisms that drive bird migration across hemispheres and continents. From the metabolic adaptations that enable non-stop transoceanic flights to the navigation systems birds employ across thousands of miles, this text provides veterinary professionals with the scientific foundation necessary to address the specialized medical needs of migratory species. The book explores how migration impacts immune function, disease transmission, body condition, and survival rates, offering invaluable knowledge for wildlife rehabilitators, zoo veterinarians, and conservation medicine specialists. With detailed coverage of migration routes, stopover ecology, habitat requirements, and anthropogenic threats to migratory populations, this resource equips veterinary professionals with the ecological context needed to make informed clinical decisions. The text addresses contemporary challenges including climate change impacts on migration timing, collision risks with human infrastructure, and the role of migratory birds in disease epidemiology, making it an indispensable reference for modern avian veterinary practice and wildlife health management. KEY FEATURES ------------ • Comprehensive coverage of physiological adaptations including hyperphagia, fat deposition, muscle hypertrophy, and metabolic adjustments specific to migratory birds • Detailed analysis of navigation mechanisms, orientation systems, and sensory biology underlying successful migration across diverse species • Extensive examination of migration strategies, routes, and timing across major flyways worldwide with species-specific examples • In-depth discussion of stopover ecology, refueling requirements, and habitat conservation implications for veterinary-supported rehabilitation programs • Clinical insights into seasonal health challenges, stress-related conditions, and nutritional management of migratory species in captive settings • Current research on climate change effects, anthropogenic barriers, and emerging infectious diseases associated with bird migration • Integration of population dynamics, survival rates, and conservation medicine approaches relevant to migratory bird health management TARGET AUDIENCE --------------- • Wildlife veterinarians and rehabilitation specialists managing migratory bird species in clinical and field settings • Zoo and aviary veterinarians responsible for the care of captive migratory birds requiring specialized husbandry protocols • Conservation medicine practitioners involved in population health monitoring and disease surveillance programs • Veterinary students and residents specializing in avian medicine, wildlife medicine, or zoological medicine • Research veterinarians and ecologists studying avian health, disease ecology, and conservation biology INSTANT ACCESS -------------- Download immediately after purchase Compatible with all PDF readers Personal use license included PRICE: HK$340.00