Flight Strategies of Migrating Hawks
Author(s)
Kerlinger, Paul
Kerlinger, Paul
The Ecology And Geography Of Hawk Migration -- Methods Of Studying Migrating Hawks -- Natural Selection And Study Of Migration -- Structure Of The Atmosphere -- Flight Mechanics: Theory -- Flight Mechanics: Empirical Research -- Flight Direction: The Roles Of Wind, Topography, And Geography -- Altitude Of Flight And Visibility Of Migrants -- Flocking Behavior -- Water Crossing Behavior -- Selection Of Flight Speed: Maximizing Distance Traveled -- Daily Flight Distance: Simulations And Data -- Flight Strategies Of Migrating Hawks And Future Research. Paul Kerlinger. Includes Index. Bibliography: P. 343-368.
Keywords
Hawks--Migration, Birds--Migration, QL696.F3 K45 1989, 598/.916
Hawks--Migration, Birds--Migration, QL696.F3 K45 1989, 598/.916
Name in long format: | Flight Strategies of Migrating Hawks |
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ISBN-10: | 0226431673 |
ISBN-13: | 9780226431673 |
Book pages: | 392 |
Book language: | en |
Edition: | 1st trade pbk |
Binding: | Paperback |
Publisher: | University Of Chicago Press |
Dimensions: | Height: 9.25 Inches, Length: 6 Inches, Weight: 1.18388234694 Pounds, Width: 0.75 Inches |