A Collection of Pollens

 


In the mystic awakening of the dawn, when the first ray is dispersed by the dew on the grass, a mellifluous chorus begins. The birdsong. Birds have intertwined with our lives with their beauty, resilience and diversity. 

"A Collection of Pollens" takes you on a journey through a sliver of the mesmerising world of birds. Beyond their feathers and flight, these wondrous beings tell their — tales of survival, love, and tireless migrations across continents. Through the lens of science, it ponders over the mysteries of their behaviour, their remarkable intelligence,  their multifaceted displays of courtship, and their inventive adaptations. 

Whether you are an avid birder, a nature enthusiast, or someone seeking a deeper connection with the world around you, "A Collection of Pollens" promises to be a journey of discovery and wonder. It sparks your interest and stimulates you to search more. By appreciating and realising the interrelationship with these ethereal beings, we may find a deeper understanding of our own place in this ever-changing world.

Chapters:

Contents
Title Page
Copyright
Dedication
Foreword
Beginnings
Flight
Loss of Teeth
Beak Evolution
Eagle Eyes
Tubular Eyes
Sexual Dimorphism
Perceiving Colour
Pigmented Colours
Structural Colours
Necks
Olfactory
Respiration
Auditory
Tails
Silent Flight
The Crucifixion
Owl Pellets
Poop
Soaring
Murmuration
Speed
Homing Pigeons
Migration
Navigation
Skein Formation
Unihemispheric Sleep
Torpor
Bird Songs
Bird Calls
Bird Language
Mimicry
Breeding Plumage
Moulting
Mudbaths
Zoopharmacognosy
The Impaler
Lek breeders
100 Ocelli
Courtship
Nesting Mating
Forced Copulation
Monogamy
Polygamy
Brood parasitism
Waste Management
Male Parenting
Breeding
Cooperative Breeding
Infanticide
Self Recognition
Bird Brain
Symbiosis Pollination
Water Quality
Biomimicry
Shock Absorbers
Tailpiece
Endnotes
Acknowledgment
About The Author

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