{"product_id":"ecology-and-conservation-of-north-american-sea-ducks-paperback","title":"Ecology and Conservation of North American Sea Ducks - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJean-Pierre L. Savard\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor), \u003cb\u003eDirk V. Derksen\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor), \u003cb\u003eDan Esler\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe past decade has seen a huge increase in the interest and attention directed toward sea ducks, the Mergini tribe. This has been inspired, in large part, by the conservation concerns associated with numerical declines in several sea duck species and populations, as well as a growing appreciation for their interesting ecological attributes. Reflecting the considerable research recently conducted on this tribe, \u003cb\u003eEcology and Conservation of North American Sea Ducks\u003c\/b\u003e examines the 15 extant species of sea ducks from North America.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapters are organized conceptually to focus on, compare, and contrast the ecological attributes of the tribe. Experts provide in-depth treatments of a range of topics, including: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003ePopulation dynamics and genetics\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eInfectious diseases and parasites\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBreeding costs and cross-seasonal affects\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eContaminant burdens\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eForaging behavior and energetics\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMigration strategies, molt ecology, and habitat affinities and dynamics\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBreeding systems and reproductive behavior\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHarvest history \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003ePublished in collaboration with and on behalf of the American Ornithological Society, this volume in the highly-regarded \u003cem\u003eStudies in Avian Biology\u003c\/em\u003e series presents a comprehensive synthesis of sea duck ecology, documents factors that have caused population declines of some species, and provides managers with measures to enhance recovery of depressed populations of sea ducks in North America. Capturing the current state of knowledge of this unique tribe, it provides a benchmark for where we are in conservation efforts and suggests future directions for researchers, managers, students, conservationists, and avian enthusiasts. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKey Selling Features: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eProvides the first comprehensive assessment of the status, population dynamics, and demography of sea ducks across North America\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCharacterizes phylogeography, phylogenetics, and population genetics \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExamines the diseases, parasites, biological toxins, and contaminants affecting sea ducks\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProvides an up-to-date assessment of migration and molt strategies \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDocuments reproductive energetics, strategies, and behavior \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJean-Pierre L. Savard is a scientist emeritus with Environment Canada, Quebec, Canada. Dr. Savard earned his PhD from the University of British Columbia, where he conducted research on the territorial behavior, nesting success, and brood survival of Barrow's Goldeneye, Common Goldeneye, and Bufflehead Ducks. He has published numerous papers focused on the biology and population dynamics of sea ducks including Common Eider, Harlequin Duck, Surf Scoter, Black Scoter, Long-Tailed Duck, Bufflehead, Barrow's Goldeneye, Common Goldeneye, Hooded Merganser, and Red-Breasted Merganser.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDirk V. Derksen is retired from the U.S. Geological Survey, Alaska Science Center, Anchorage, Alaska, where he served as chief of migratory bird, terrestrial mammal, and genetics research over a 26-year period. Dr. Derksen earned his PhD from Iowa State University and conducted his dissertation research on Adelie penguins in Antarctica. He studied habitat ecology of waterbirds on the North Slope of Alaska and published a suite of papers detailing the freshwater and marine wetland and terrestrial areas important for Spectacled Eiders, King Eiders, and Long-Tailed Ducks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDaniel Esler is a research wildlife biologist with the U.S. Geological Survey, Alaska Science Center, Anchorage, Alaska, where he leads ecological studies of nearshore marine systems along the Pacific Coast of North America. Dr. Esler examined the effects of the 1989 \u003ci\u003eExxon Valdez \u003c\/i\u003eoil spill on the demography of Harlequin Ducks during winter in Prince William Sound, Alaska, for his PhD at Oregon State University. He has published extensively on the biology of sea ducks including Steller's Eider, Spectacled Eider, Harlequin Duck, Surf Scoter, White-Winged Scoter, Black Scoter, and Barrow's Goldeneye.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJohn M. Eadie is Dennis G. Raveling Professor in Waterfowl Biology and chair of the Department of Wildlife, Fish \u0026amp; Conservation Biology, University of California, Davis, California. Dr. Eadie earned his PhD in zoology at the University of British Columbia, where he researched the reproductive ecology and behavior of Barrow's and Common Goldeneyes. His numerous publications cover a diversity of behavioral and ecological aspects of sea duck species including Steller's Eider, Harlequin Duck, Surf Scoter, Bufflehead, Barrow's Goldeneye, and Common Goldeneye.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 612\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.24 x 10 x 7 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e February 19, 2018\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42127511093383,"sku":"9781138575790","price":157.12,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/d6b4b155e97bdb0bb5df546f5ba751a2.webp?v=1732589053","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/ecology-and-conservation-of-north-american-sea-ducks-paperback","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}