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Snowbird: Integrative Biology and Evolutionary Diversity in the Junco

Ellen Ketterson

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Description for Snowbird: Integrative Biology and Evolutionary Diversity in the Junco Hardcover. Editor(s): Ketterson, Ellen; Atwell, Jonathan. Num Pages: 416 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: PSVW6. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 33. Weight in Grams: 794.
At birdfeeders and in backyards across North America, the dark-eyed junco, or snowbird, can be found foraging for its next meal. With an estimated population of at least 630 million, juncos inhabit forests, parks, and even suburban habitats, making them one of the continent's most abundant and easily observable songbirds. But while common and widespread, juncos also exhibit extraordinary diversity in color, shape, size, and behavior across their range, making them ideal study subjects for biologists interested in ecology and evolutionary diversification. Intended for scholars, citizen scientists, and amateur ornithologists, alike, Snowbird synthesizes decades of research ... Read more

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Publisher

University Of Chicago Press

Format

Hardback

Publication date

2016

Condition

New

Weight

794g

Number of Pages

416

Place of Publication

, United States

ISBN

9780226330778

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V9780226330778

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About Ellen Ketterson

Ellen D. Ketterson is distinguished professor of biology and gender studies at Indiana University, Bloomington, a fellow of the American Academy of Arts & Sciences, and president of the American Society of Naturalists. Jonathan W. Atwell is a research scientist and educator at Indiana University, Bloomington; he recently produced an award-winning and widely distributed science film, Ordinary Extraordinary Junco (www.juncoproject.org), ... Read more

Reviews for Snowbird: Integrative Biology and Evolutionary Diversity in the Junco

An interesting, thorough, and timely summary of decades of work on juncos. It will be of interest to not only ornithologists, but also behavioral ecologists, comparative physiologists, and evolutionary biologists.
Zachary Cheviron, University of Montana An excellent, very readable, comprehensive, and diverse set of papers. It is clear the authors have made a great effort to integrate two perspectives, ... Read morewith several chapters dealing with this explicitly. The combination of the very strong existing reputation of the Ketterson lab, including substantial, significant contributions to the integration of organismal and evolutionary biology, with the broad appeal of the junco, a common, widely distributed species familiar to many, will make for a popular tome.
Tony D. Williams, Simon Fraser University author of Physiological Adaptations for Breeding in Birds A must have for anyone with a serious interest in juncos.
Ian Paulsen Birdbooker Report Snowbird is about juncos, but it is about so much more than a small genus of birds. The contributors to this volume have done a wonderful job of illustrating how a research focus on just one taxonomic group can greatly benefit multiple fields of biology. . . . A well-planned, integrative volume. . . . The final chapter is presciently titled, 'Standing on the Shoulders.' . . . Snowbird represents an impressive set of shoulders on which to stand and guide us as we learn about our natural world.
Jerry Husak, University of St. Thomas Journal of Field Ornithology Longitudinal studies of organisms in the wild are the gold standard for understanding the complexity and dynamics of the evolutionary process. . . . Snowbird is focused on a songbird that has become a workhorse for integrative long-term research: the dark-eyed junco. . . . However, this book is much more than an exploration of a particular bird: it is an authoritative example of how to do integrative biology thoroughly, and thoroughly well.
Rebecca J. Safran, University of Colorado, Boulder Evolution Within North America, the Junco, or snowbird, is frequently spotted in numerous locations. Ketterson and Atwell dive into a thorough discussion of the biological aspects of this bird species. Topics within the work include species evolution, sex hormone experimentation, adaptation to novel habitats, breeding and social interactions, song development, and possibilities and outlooks for future research. The Junco is presented as a bird with a quick rate of evolution; currently, there are fifteen recognized subspecies. In a few locations, reproductive isolation occurs between some Junco taxonomies. This work, which is intended for students and 'science professionals, ' is readily accessible. The chapters that discuss hormonal research and song development will be especially valuable for future researchers. Also, this book will pique the interest of general readers, who may have spied a few types of Junco in their own backyard. By reading this title, scientists and birders will gain new respect for this small songbird. Recommended.
M. Gochfeld, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Choice In Snowbird, editors Ketterson and Atwell have pulled together a book that captures the best of the species-account tradition while delving into issues of mechanisms that might better reflect the model system approach. . . . Unusual and valuable. . . . It will be interesting to see if this book will stimulate additional treatments at the species level that try to integrate ecology/evolutionary thinking with work on physiological mechanisms. Both communities could benefit from such thinking.
Gregory F. Ball, University of Maryland Animal Behaviour I truly enjoyed reading Snowbird! The book is aimed at scientific readers, but it is written very elegantly, providing an easy and pleasant read. Even though it focuses on one species complex, it is amazingly broad in its approach, ranging from historic aspects of junco research to biogeography, taxonomy, endocrinology, behavior, evolution, speciation, sexual selection, and other topics. The authors did an excellent job in explaining the concepts that guided their research, thus appealing to both specialists and a broader audience of readers. The last chapter of the book is devoted entirely to outlining future research areas, again both in specific and broader areas of biology, which will be very useful for everyone aiming at continuing in the spirit of integrative research on major organismal questions. Snowbird will be an important addition to the scientific literature.
Michaela Hau, Max Planck Institute for Ornithology Show Less

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