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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
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Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Walter D. Koenig
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By (author) Ronald L. Mumme
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Series | Monographs in Population Biology |
Physical Properties |
Format:Paperback / softback | Pages:462 | Dimensions(mm): Height 216,Width 140 |
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Category/Genre | Birds |
ISBN/Barcode |
9780691084640
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Classifications | Dewey:598.72 |
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Audience | Professional & Vocational | Tertiary Education (US: College) | |
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Publishing Details |
Publisher |
Princeton University Press
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Imprint |
Princeton University Press
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Publication Date |
21 December 1987 |
Publication Country |
United States
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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
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