This text describes and illustrates the 22 species of megapodes distributed over Australia, Papua New Guinea, Indonesia, The Philippines and some southwest Pacific islands. These birds are known for incubating their eggs in mounds, burrows, or sand, with the young emerging fully able to care for themselves. Nine chapters on the biology of the whole group are followed by detailed species accounts and colour plates showing adults and chicks. This work is intended for professional and amateur ornithologists, birdwatchers, zoologists, ecologists and members of ornithological societies in all countries.
- ISBN10 2831702232
- ISBN13 9782831702230
- Publish Date 1 January 2000 (first published 1 September 1995)
- Publish Status Unknown
- Publish Country CH
- Imprint Union Internationale pour la Conservation de la Nature et de ses Ressources,Switzerland
- Format Paperback
- Pages 45
- Language English