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Buchbeschreibung Hardcover. Zustand: As New. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Near Fine. Ian Willis (illustrator). First Edition. pp. xii, [2] 209; b/w illustrations by Ian Willis, b/w photographs, diagrams and maps throughout. Original dust jacket near fine, some fading to the spine, not price-clipped. Hard back binding fine. Contents clean and tight, no inscriptions, no foxing. A near fine bright copy. Size: 8vo. Book. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 038230
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Buchbeschreibung Hardcover. Zustand: Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Good. T. & A.D. Poyser, 1991. Hardback, d/j, 8vo, xiii,209pp, illust. A good copy. 0856610623/0.6uk. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 377281
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Buchbeschreibung Hardcover. Zustand: Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Good. T. & A.D. Poyser, 1991. Hardback, d/j, 8vo, xii,209pp, illust. A good copy. 0856610623/. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 375934
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Buchbeschreibung Hardcover. Zustand: Near Fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Very Good. Willis, Ian (illustrator). 1st Edition. Book - near fine, dust jacket - very good. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 005405
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Buchbeschreibung Zustand: Very Good. xii, 209, text figs, line drawings. . HB. Vg in d/w (spine slightly faded). Original edition. Illustrated by Ian Willis. The ruff offers an extreme example of a social system widespread in birds and other animals; brilliantly plumaged males compete on communal display grounds or leks for the attention of the more drab females. This monograph explores the fascinating and elaborate breeding behaviour of this intriguing bird, and places it in context with other wader species. [9780856610622]. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers S45671
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Buchbeschreibung Hardcover. Zustand: Fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Fine. Ian Willis (illustrator). 1st Edition. First edition, first printing. Large octavo hardback. 224 pp. illustrated Fine condition in Fine unclipped dust jacket (clear laminated to the cover for protection. No inscriptions Nice copy. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 088376
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Buchbeschreibung Zustand: Fine. xii, 209, text figs, line drawings. . HB. Fine in unfaded d/w. First edition. Illustrated by Ian Willis. The ruff offers an extreme example of a social system widespread in birds and other animals; brilliantly plumaged males compete on communal display grounds or leks for the attention of the more drab females. This monograph explores the fascinating and elaborate breeding behaviour of this intriguing bird, and places it in context with other wader species. [9780856610622]. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers S58526
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Buchbeschreibung (Hardcover, 1991). 1991 1st edition. 8vo (160 x 240mm). Pp209. B/w photographs and illustrations, charts, tables, maps, extensive bibliography. Grey boards, spine titled in gilt. Very good in dust-wrapper. "The Ruff is a fascinating species whose elaborate breeding behaviour has captivated ornithologists for decades. Their communal display grounds, or Leks, provide an extreme example of a social system widespread in birds and other animals, in which brilliantly plumaged males seemingly compete for the attention of passing females. In this book, Johan van Rhijn explores this complex and intricate drama, both to lay bare the details of the players' private lives, and to provide a means of exploring the wider variety of wader breeding systems. Strands of evidence for all aspects of the Ruff's life, in and out of the breeding season, come together to give a thought-provoking insight into this important area of biology. Specialists and bird-watchers alike will have much to learn from this intriguing story and the insights it provides." Chapters include: The lek site; Territories; Satellite males; Marginal males; Plumage diversity; Females on leks; Mating; Alternative male strategies; Breeding habitat; Parental care; Development of the chicks; Distribution; Diet and foraging; Moult; Migration; Costs and time-schedules; Do females nest near the leks which they visit?; Taxonomic relationships; Courtship and mating pattern; Variation in size and plumage; The ancestors and their contrasting social lives. . Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 36193
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Buchbeschreibung Original Grey Hardback. Zustand: Very Good Plus. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Very Good Plus. Ian Willis (illustrator). First Ed. thus. 1991. xiii, 209pp. B&W photos, illustrations, maps, etc. "The Ruff is a fascinating species whose elaborate breeding behaviour has captivated ornithologists for decades. Their communal display grounds, or Leks, provide an extreme example of a social system widespread in birds and other animals, in which brilliantly plumaged males seemingly compete for the attention of passing females. In this book, Johan van Rhijn explores this complex and intricate drama, both to lay bare the details of the players' private lives, and to provide a means of exploring the wider variety of wader breeding systems. Strands of evidence for all aspects of the Ruff's life, in and out of the breeding season, come together to give a thought-provoking insight into this important area of biology. Specialists and birdwatchers alike will have much to learn from this intriguing story and the insights it provides." Dust jacket spine illustration is slightly sunned as is common with these titles. Not price-clipped. Book has gilt titles and decoration to spine and is in excellent condition with no inscriptions. Slight bumping to corners. The dust jacket is in an easily removed clear plastic protective cover. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers Birds145
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Buchbeschreibung Hardcover. Zustand: Near Fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Very Good. Near Fine condition book, Very little signs of any wear or age. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 35-3939398az
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