Population Ecology of the Cooperatively Breeding Acorn Woodpecker. (MPB-24), Volume 24

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Population Ecology of the Cooperatively Breeding Acorn Woodpecker. (MPB-24), Volume 24
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Walter D. Koenig
By (author) Ronald L. Mumme
SeriesMonographs in Population Biology
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:462
Dimensions(mm): Height 216,Width 140
Category/GenreBirds
ISBN/Barcode 9780691084640
ClassificationsDewey:598.72
Audience
Professional & Vocational
Tertiary Education (US: College)

Publishing Details

Publisher Princeton University Press
Imprint Princeton University Press
Publication Date 21 December 1987
Publication Country United States

Description

Ever since the acorn woodpecker was observed and described by Spanish explorers, its behavior--particularly the unique habit of caching acorns in specialized storage trees or granaries--has impressed observers. Acorn woodpeckers are also one of the few temperate zone species in which young are reared communally in family groups. This demographic st