Vagrancy in Birds
Vagrancy in Birds by Alexander Lees, published by Princeton University Press on February 15, 2022, is a comprehensive examination of avian vagrancy, the occurrence of birds outside their expected habitats. This 400-page book delves into the historical fascination with this phenomenon, from Victorian collectors to modern birdwatchers, while addressing fundamental questions about the causes and patterns of vagrancy in birds.
In this exploration, Lees and co-author James Gilroy utilize recent research to investigate why certain locations attract vagrant birds and what biological factors contribute to long-range vagrancy in specific species. The book presents a synthesis of evidence that highlights the implications of vagrancy for avian ecology and evolution. Accompanied by a wealth of photographs, Vagrancy in Birds offers insights that will engage both seasoned ornithologists and birdwatching enthusiasts alike.
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An exploration of the causes and patterns of avian vagrancy
Avian vagrancy—the appearance of birds outside of their expected habitat—is a phenomenon that has fascinated natural historians for centuries, from Victorian collectors willing to spend fortunes on a rare specimen to today’s bird-chasing “twitchers.” Yet despite the obsessions of countless ornithologists, what do we actually know about the enigma of vagrancy? In Vagrancy in Birds, Alexander Lees and James Gilroy explore the causes, patterns, and processes behind the occurrences of these unique birds.
Lees and Gilroy draw on recent research to answer fundamental questions: What causes avian vagrancy? Why do some places attract so many vagrant birds? Why are some species more predisposed to long-range vagrancy than others? The authors present readers with everything known about the subject, and bring together different lines of evidence to make the case for vagrancy as a biological phenomenon with important implications for avian ecology and evolution.
Filled with a wealth of photographs, Vagrancy in Birds will fascinate avian enthusiasts everywhere.
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