The Migration Ecology of Birds, Second Edition covers all aspects of this absorbing subject, including the migratory process, the timing and physiological control of migration, long-distance navigation and large-scale movement patterns and their evolution. It also describes the various problems that migrants face on their journeys and the factors that limit their populations. It provides a thorough review of the state of the science supplemented by abundant tables, maps and diagrams. Written by world-renowned avian ecologist and migration researcher Ian Newton, this book reveals the extraordinary adaptability of birds to the variable and changing conditions across the globe, including climate change. The book synthesizes complex concepts of physiology, behaviour, evolution and ecology in a manner accessible to all. Overall, the book provides the most comprehensive and up-to-date appraisal of research pertinent to bird migration. This edition provides a much-anticipated update to the first edition as the fundamental resource for researchers worldwide. It incorporates, with earlier information, the major research innovations of the last 15 years.

Written in a clear and digestible style, The Migration Ecology of Birds appeals not only to ornithologists, behaviourists, physiologists and ecologists but also to anyone with an interest in this fascinating subject. Key Features, Synthesizes concepts of physiology, behaviour, evolution and ecology and incorporates novel and trending ecological research to engage all readers, Contains numerous tables, maps and diagrams, a glossary and a bibliography of more than 3000 up-to-date references, Written by an active researcher with a distinguished career in avian ecology, including migration research.