Why Birds Matter: Avian Ecological Function And Ecosystem Services

Explore[s] the role of birds in such important ecological dynamics as scavenging, nutrient cycling, food chains, and plant-animal interactions-- all seen through the lens of human well-being. ... The contributors show that quantifying avian ecosystem services is crucial when formulating contemporary conservation strategies.--Back cover.

• | Author: Çagan H. Sekercioglu, Daniel G. Wenny, Christopher J. Whelan
• | Publisher: University of Chicago Press
• | Publication Date: Aug 24, 2016
• | Number of Pages: 398 pages
• | Language: English
• | Binding: Paperback/Science
• | ISBN-10: 022638263X
• | ISBN-13: 9780226382630