Grousean ecologically important group of birds that include capercaillie, prairie chickens, and ptarmiganare distributed throughout the forests, grasslands, and tundra of Europe, Asia, and North America. Today, many grouse populations are in decline, and the conservation and management of these charismatic birds is becoming a global concern. This volume summarizes current knowledge of grouse biology in 25 chapters contributed by 80 researchers from field studies around the world. Organized in four sectionsSpatial Ecology, Habitat Relationships, Population Biology, and Conservation and...
Grousean ecologically important group of birds that include capercaillie, prairie chickens, and ptarmiganare distributed throughout the forests, grass...