{"product_id":"bird-brains-and-behavior-isbn-9780262552738","title":"Bird Brains and Behavior","description":"\u003cb\u003eFrom two avian neurobiologists, a captivating deep dive into the mechanisms that control avian behavior.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe last few decades have produced extensive research on the neural mechanisms of avian behavior. \u003ci\u003eBird Brains and Behavior\u003c\/i\u003e marries the enthusiasm of bird enthusiasts for the \u003ci\u003ewhat\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003ehow\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003ewhy\u003c\/i\u003e of avian behavior with the scientific literature on avian biology, offering the newest research in an accessible manner. Georg Striedter and Andrew Iwaniuk focus on a wide variety of behaviors, ranging from daily and seasonal rhythms to complex cognition. Importantly, avian behavior and mechanisms are placed in the context of evolutionary history, stressing that many are unique to birds and often found in only a subset of species.Preface\u003cbr\u003eChapter 1: And Introduction to Birds and their Brains\u003cbr\u003e1.1 Birds in the Vertebrate Family Tree\u003cbr\u003e1.2 Phylogeny of Modern Birds\u003cbr\u003e1.3—Avian Brain Size and Neuron Density\u003cbr\u003e1.4—Avian Brain Organization\u003cbr\u003e1.5—Conclusion: Different, yet not so Different\u003cbr\u003eChapter 2: Daily and Seasonal Rhythms\u003cbr\u003e2.1—Circadian Rhythms\u003cbr\u003e2.2—Sleep in Birds\u003cbr\u003e2.3—Seasonal Changes in Brains and Behavior\u003cbr\u003eChapter 3: Locomotion and Posture Control\u003cbr\u003e3.1—Flight\u003cbr\u003e3.2—Walking and Running\u003cbr\u003e3.3—Standing Still\u003cbr\u003eChapter 4: Homing and Migration\u003cbr\u003e4.1—Spatial Orientation and Navigation: Key Concepts\u003cbr\u003e4.2—The Compass Senses of Birds\u003cbr\u003e4.3—Navigational Maps\u003cbr\u003e4.4—Brain Pathways for Orientation and Navigation\u003cbr\u003e4.5—Many Unanswered Questions\u003cbr\u003eChapter 5: Feeding and Storing Food\u003cbr\u003e5.1—Ground-feeding Birds\u003cbr\u003e5.2—Hunting on the Wing\u003cbr\u003e5.3—Owls Hunting at Night\u003cbr\u003e5.4—Searching for Hidden Food\u003cbr\u003e5.5—Food Storing and Retrieval\u003cbr\u003e5.6—Appetite Regulation\u003cbr\u003eChapter 6: Sex and Social Behavior\u003cbr\u003e6.1 Sex Determination and Sexual Differentiation\u003cbr\u003e6.2—Sex Differences in the Brain\u003cbr\u003e6.3—Neural Control of Song\u003cbr\u003e6.4—Vocal Control in Non-songbirds\u003cbr\u003e6.5—Non-vocal Displays\u003cbr\u003e6.6—Species, Sex, and Kin Recognition\u003cbr\u003e6.7—Nesting and Parental Care\u003cbr\u003e6.8—To Flock or not to Flock\u003cbr\u003eChapter 7: Complex Cognition\u003cbr\u003e7.1—The Surprising Complexity of Avian Brains and Cognition\u003cbr\u003e7.2—Memories of What, Where, When\u003cbr\u003e7.3—Feeding Innovations and Tool Use\u003cbr\u003e7.4—Social Intelligence\u003cbr\u003e7.5—An Avian “Prefrontal Cortex”?\u003cbr\u003e7.6—Homology versus Analogy\u003cbr\u003eChapter 8: The Complex Relationship Between Birds and Us\u003cbr\u003e8.1—Hunting\u003cbr\u003e8.2—Domestication\u003cbr\u003e8.3—Anthropogenic Effects\u003cbr\u003e8.4—Is there a Bright Side?\u003cbr\u003eAppendix: Homologies of the Avian Pallium\u003cbr\u003eA.1–Pallium versus Subpallium\u003cbr\u003eA.2—Hippocampus\u003cbr\u003eA.3—Hyperpallium\u003cbr\u003eA.4—Mesopallium\u003cbr\u003eA.5—Nido- and Arcopallium\u003cbr\u003eA.6—Olfactory Cortex\u003cbr\u003eA.7—Functional Implications\u003cbr\u003eRelated Videos and Further Reading\u003cbr\u003eAppendix“Striedter and Iwaniuk have produced an information-packed treatise on how a marvelously evolved organ underpins lifestyles in a fascinating group of creatures.  Their evidence amply illuminates why the term ‘birdbrain’ should be far from derogatory.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—John C. Avise, Emeritus Professor, University of California, Irvine; author of \u003ci\u003ePhylogeography\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e“Bird Brains and Behavior \u003c\/i\u003econtains an outstanding compendium of contemporary brain research related to a range of avian behaviors from locomotion to cognition. The authors’ style is accessible and engaging and should be broadly appealing.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Gregory F. Ball, Professor and Vice President for Research, University of Maryland, College Park; coeditor of \u003ci\u003eBrain Aromatase, Estrogens, and Behavior\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Calling all bird-lovers: this is the book for you! Its engaging style describes the diversity of our feathered friends, packed with academic content and presented in an accessible style for specialists and nonspecialists alike.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Nicola Clayton, Fellow of the Royal Society; Professor, University of Cambridge\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This book is a must-have for every fan of birds and for every biologist. It’s beautifully illustrated; full of astonishing discoveries about bird abilities, senses, and brains; and written so that everyone can absorb the science without losing their sense of wonder.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Kenneth Catania, MacArthur Fellow; Professor, Vanderbilt University; author of \u003ci\u003eOn the Art and Craft of Doing Science\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“How can birds have cognitive abilities that rival those of mammals when their brains appear so different? This key question is a sufficient reason to read this entertaining and insightful book.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Catherine Carr, Distinguished University Professor, University of Maryland, College Park\u003c\/b\u003eGeorg F. Striedter is Professor of Neurobiology and Behavior at the University of California, Irvine. His books include \u003ci\u003ePrinciples of Brain Evolution, Brains Through Time: A Natural History of Vertebrates\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eModel Systems in Biology\u003c\/i\u003e (MIT Press).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAndrew N. Iwaniuk is Professor at the University of Lethbridge. He has published more than 100 research articles, most of which are on bird brains and behavior.","brand":"The MIT Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48232981299429,"sku":"NP9780262552738","price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780262552738.jpg?v=1767722637","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/bird-brains-and-behavior-isbn-9780262552738","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}