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The singing life of birds : the art and science of listening to birdsong / Donald Kroodsma

by Donald E. Kroodsma

This exploration of birdsong examines how various species acquire and perform their melodies across different environments. It utilises sonagrams to visualise avian communication, offering detailed insights into bird behaviour and vocal development.

Accession 27661 ISBN 0618405682 Publisher Houghton Mifflin
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