9798181551671 - white dove: a complete exploration of biological traits, plumage and identification, behavior and pair bonding, breeding biology, habitat use, symbolism, cultural significance, and human interaction di o. angela, mark (4 risultati)
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Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. Graceful, widely recognized, and deeply woven into human history and culture, this complete exploration examines the biology, behavior, symbolism, and environmental significance of one of the world's most familiar and admired bird forms. Combining scientific understanding with cultural and…historical perspectives, the book presents a detailed examination of physical traits, plumage variation, social behavior, breeding biology, habitat relationships, symbolic meaning, and the complex relationship between doves and human societies across generations.Readers are introduced to the species' physical characteristics, including feather structure, coloration, body anatomy, wing design, vocalizations, flight behavior, and field identification features observed across urban environments, agricultural landscapes, forests, gardens, and ceremonial settings. Detailed chapters investigate plumage and identification, examining genetic influences on coloration, visual variation, and the evolutionary significance of feather patterns in communication and mate recognition.The handbook closely explores behavioral traits and pair bonding, highlighting social interaction, flock dynamics, territorial behavior, courtship displays, vocal communication, nest-building cooperation, and the strong monogamous tendencies commonly associated with dove species. Discussions on emotional signaling and parental care reveal the social complexity that contributes to the bird's enduring symbolic associations with peace, loyalty, and harmony.Extensive sections focus on breeding biology, including nest construction, egg incubation, chick development, feeding of young, reproductive cycles, and environmental conditions influencing nesting success. Habitat use chapters examine adaptation to diverse ecosystems and the species' remarkable ability to coexist with human populations across rural, suburban, and urban environments.The book also explores symbolism and cultural significance throughout history, religion, art, literature, ceremonies, and global traditions. Readers will gain insight into how doves have been represented as symbols of peace, spirituality, love, hope, renewal, and human connection across many civilizations and cultural systems.Additional discussions examine human interaction, domestication history, ceremonial release practices, wildlife management concerns, urban adaptation, disease transmission awareness, habitat alteration, and ethical considerations surrounding captive breeding and release. Conservation chapters explore biodiversity protection, responsible wildlife management, habitat preservation, and public education efforts supporting sustainable coexistence between humans and bird populations.Written for birdwatchers, cultural history readers, wildlife enthusiasts, ornithology students, conservation supporters, photographers, and anyone interested in the natural and symbolic world of birds, this exploration offers a balanced and informative study of a species admired for both its beauty and enduring cultural importance. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.
