The Kittiwake
John Coulson
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The Kittiwake
by John Coulson
Published
2011
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Pages
320
ISBN-13
9781408152331
Description
"Returning to its breeding sites in the spring after a winter spent far out at sea, the Kittiwake is a familiar sight around the coasts of Britain and Europe. A pale, medium-sized gull with a 'gentle' expression and bright yellow bill, the Kittiwake has been the subject of behavioural research since the late 1950s - one of the longest running studies in the world. In this Poyser Monograph, John Coulson summarises these decades of research, revealing amazing insights into the life of these gulls, with wider implications for the behavioural ecology of all colonial birds. There are sections on life at sea, nest-site selection, breeding biology, feeding ecology, colony dynamics, moult, survivorship and conservation. This book is essential for academics working on colonial species, and is also of great interest to birders who want to learn more about these elegant cliff-dwelling birds."--Bloomsbury Publishing.
Subjects
Remarks on the Larus parasiticus or Arctic gull, and on the Larus rissa or kittiwake
The effects of glaucous-winged gull predation on black-legged kittiwake reproductive success
Are corticosterone levels a good indicator of food availability and reproductive performance in a kittiwake colony?
Aliphatic and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in eggs, livers, and stomach contents of black-legged kittiwakes in Prince William Sound, Alaska, after the Exxon Valdez oil spill
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in The Kittiwake?
This edition of The Kittiwake has approximately 320 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read The Kittiwake?
For most readers, The Kittiwake typically takes between 6h 40m and 4h 27m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 80,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 5h 20m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 11 days • Estimated word count: 80,000 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of The Kittiwake?
The estimated word count for The Kittiwake is approximately 80,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of The Kittiwake?
The Kittiwake was written by John Coulson.
When was The Kittiwake published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2011. The original work may have been published on a different date.