Bird Migration: A New Understanding

by John H. Rappole

A fascinating and nuanced exploration of why, how, and which birds migrate.

Bird migration captivates the human imagination, yet for most of us, key aspects of the phenomenon remain a mystery. How do birds sense the ideal moment to take wing, and once the epic journey has begun, how do they find their distant destinations? Fresh insights about avian movements are still constantly emerging, powered by new tools like molecular genetics...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1421442388
• ISBN13: 9781421442389
• Release Date: February 2022
• Publisher: Johns Hopkins University Press
• Length: 344 Pages
• Weight: 0.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.1" x 9.1"
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher