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Where Song Began: Australia's Birds and How They Changed the World
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Discover the fascinating world of Australia's unique birds with 'Where Song Began: Australia's Birds and How They Changed the World.' This captivating book by Tim Low delves into the remarkable evolution and ecological influence of Australian birds, showcasing their intelligence, social behavior, and long lifespans. Ideal for bird enthusiasts and nature lovers, this B-format paperback (ISBN 9780143572817) offers an insightful look at how Australia's isolation shaped its avian diversity. Uncover the stories of Australia's songbirds and parrots, which have not only thrived locally but have also transcended continents, influencing bird species worldwide. Learn about the significant role of food, climate, soil, and fire in the development of these extraordinary creatures. This 416-page book is a must-read for anyone interested in ornithology, ecology, and the intricate relationships within ecosystems. Enjoy FREE shipping on this exceptional title from Penguin Australia Pty Ltd, and enhance your understanding of the natural world with 'Where Song Began.' Note that combined shipping for other products is not available with this item. Allow up to 10 days for delivery.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780143572817
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2017
Publisher: Penguin Australia Pty Ltd
Pages: 416
Description:
Renowned for its unusual mammals, Australia is a land of birds that are just as unusual, just as striking, a result of the continent's tens of millions of years of isolation. Compared with birds elsewhere, ours are more likely to be intelligent, aggressive and loud, to live in complex societies, and are long-lived. They're also ecologically more powerful, exerting more influences on forests than other birds.
But unlike the mammals, the birds did not keep to Australia; they spread around the globe. Australia provided the world with its songbirds and parrots, the most intelligent of all bird groups. It was thought in Darwin's time that species generated in the Southern Hemisphere could not succeed in the Northern, an idea that was proven wrong in respect of birds in the 1980s but not properly accepted by the world's scientists until 2004 - because, says Tim Low, most ornithologists live in the Northern Hemisphere. As a result, few Australians are aware of the ramifications, something which prompted the writing of this book.
Tim Low has a rare gift for illuminating complex ideas in highly readable prose, and making of the whole a dynamic story. Here he brilliantly explains how our birds came to be so extraordinary, including the large role played by the foods they consume (birds, too, are what they eat), and by our climate, soil, fire, and Australia's legacy as a part of Gondwana.
This product has FREE shipping however combined shipping for other products is not available with this item. Please allow up to 10 days for shipping.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780143572817
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2017
Publisher: Penguin Australia Pty Ltd
Pages: 416
Description:
Renowned for its unusual mammals, Australia is a land of birds that are just as unusual, just as striking, a result of the continent's tens of millions of years of isolation. Compared with birds elsewhere, ours are more likely to be intelligent, aggressive and loud, to live in complex societies, and are long-lived. They're also ecologically more powerful, exerting more influences on forests than other birds.
But unlike the mammals, the birds did not keep to Australia; they spread around the globe. Australia provided the world with its songbirds and parrots, the most intelligent of all bird groups. It was thought in Darwin's time that species generated in the Southern Hemisphere could not succeed in the Northern, an idea that was proven wrong in respect of birds in the 1980s but not properly accepted by the world's scientists until 2004 - because, says Tim Low, most ornithologists live in the Northern Hemisphere. As a result, few Australians are aware of the ramifications, something which prompted the writing of this book.
Tim Low has a rare gift for illuminating complex ideas in highly readable prose, and making of the whole a dynamic story. Here he brilliantly explains how our birds came to be so extraordinary, including the large role played by the foods they consume (birds, too, are what they eat), and by our climate, soil, fire, and Australia's legacy as a part of Gondwana.
This product has FREE shipping however combined shipping for other products is not available with this item. Please allow up to 10 days for shipping.
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