Includes bibliographical references (pages 139-151) and index.
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Preamble; 1 What and where they are; 2 Anatomy; 3 The senses; 4 Daily life and adaptations; 5 Feeding and territory; 6 Bonding and breeding; 7 Development; 8 Emotions, vocal behaviour and communication; Epilogue; Endnotes; References; Index.
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The tawny frogmouth is both intriguing and endearing. In this new book, well-known author Gisela Kaplan presents us with an easy-to-read account of these unique nocturnal birds of the Australian bush. This detailed account of life, behaviour and biology of tawny frogmouths is based on the most comprehensive single study ever conducted on tawny frogmouths, including wild and hand-raised birds. It combines ten years of systematic observation with published research to take us across a surprising range of characteristics and special features of this unusual bird.