a history
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Köp båda 2 för 1208 krfinally, the science behind and history of aviculture gets the recognition it deserves. birds have long dazzled us as a unique component of the natural world. whether it be their mastery of flight, the occupation of and adaptation to every major ecosystem on earth, their unparalleled songs, their flamboyant courtship displays, or the possession of an evolutionary masterpiece, the feather, humans have worshipped, sought, and highly prized this highly varied class of vertebrate animals. it was for these reasons, and assuredly others, that man began bringing these birds into the home to study, propagate and enjoy their elaborate behaviors, habits, and ornamentation.
the keeping of birds is a widely held, centuries-old tradition that involves methods as diverse as the creatures this book discusses. one of the many reasons for keeping birds was to capitalize on their uncanny evolutionary prowess, putting to use their finely developed abilities to enhance human cultural practices. this text includes many examples of how birds have improved human lives, such as the purpose of pest control, from the tamed wading birds of finland that eliminated cockroach infestations to the mexican roadrunners kept in homes to eliminate mice, snakes, and other undesirable visitors.
yet another example, falconry, is an ancient tradition that is at least 4,000 years old and is still practiced today, and highlights the relationship that can exist between human and avian kind. this tome truly captures the many ways birds have enhanced human societies and have continued to pique our curiosity about the natural world.
these aviculturists, who even today continue to share their vast knowledge and experience with a great diversity of avian species, have added so much to our collective knowledge of the natural history of birds from around the world. this history of aviculture reinforces the work of today’s aviculturists, both the professional and the hobbyist, who are keeping countless species in existence to ensure a future with birds. this volume is a true triumph and should be included in the library of every bird enthusiast, zoo, museum, and university.
The Auk: Ornithological Advances 136:268–2, © 2019 American Ornithological Society
Review by Jason J. Crean
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