Bird Migration and Global Change

摘要: Changes in seasonal movements and population dynamics of migratory birds response to ongoing changes resulting from global climate are a topic great interest conservation scientists birdwatchers around the world. Because their dependence on specific habitats resources different geographic regions at phases annual cycle, species especially vulnerable impacts change. In "Bird Migration Global Change", eminent ecologist George Cox brings his extensive experience as scientist bird enthusiast bear evaluating capacity adapt challenges changing climate. reviews, synthesizes, interprets recent emerging science subject, beginning with discussion change its effect habitat, followed by eleven chapters that examine responses types across all globe. The final four address evolutionary birds, considers how best shape strategies protect coming decades. rate is faster now than any other moment geological history. How manage deal this challenge major issue, Change" unique timely contribution literature.