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Saving Songbirds,
Edition 1 Imperatives of Conservation in a Changing WorldEditors: Edited by Stefania Casagrande, PhD, Katherine L Buchanan, PhD and Stephen Pruett-Jones, PhD
Publication Date:
01 Nov 2026
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Description
Saving Songbirds: Imperatives of Conservation in a Changing World is a timely work that delves into the complexities of songbird conservation. Central chapters discuss the physiological and behavioral adaptations of songbirds to modern stressors such as climate-driven threats. The book bridges gaps in current knowledge and introduces fresh perspectives on songbird conservation and scientific research, offering actionable advice and strategies for conservationists, policymakers, and scientists and providing a unique resource for university courses, ranging from ecology to environmental policy. Its structured layout and comprehensive scope make it suitable for diverse academic levels, from undergraduate to postgraduate studies.The book concludes with a look to the future of songbird populations and the landscape of management and conservation opportunities to protect these critical species.
Key Features
- Reviews the global state of songbird populations
- Investigates the physiological, ecological, and anthropogenic factors influencing songbird status
- Offers tangible solutions and forward-thinking strategies for the conservation of songbird populations
About the author
Edited by Stefania Casagrande, PhD, Department of Evolutionary Physiology, Max Planck Institute of Biological Intelligence, Germany; Katherine L Buchanan, PhD, Deakin University School of Life and Environmental Sciences, Australia and Stephen Pruett-Jones, PhD, University of Chicago Department of Ecology & Evolution, Chicago, IL, USA
1. Introduction: Why Songbirds Matter
2. State of the World’s Songbird Populations
3. Why Are Migratory Songbirds Declining?
4. How Thermal Extremes Challenge Songbird Physiology and Survival
5. Songbirds in a Changing World: Understanding the Varied Effects of Climate Change on Songbird Biology
6. The Silent Fields: Agricultural Intensification and Its Effects on Songbird Populations
7. The Impact of Environmental Pollutants on Songbirds
8. Introduced Predators and the Conservation of Songbirds
9. Dangerous Skies: The Impact of Poaching on the African–Eurasian Migratory Flyway
10. Population Genomics of Songbirds in the Anthropocene: Evolutionary Potential in the Wake of Human-Induced Demographic Declines
11. Environmental Endocrinology and Songbird Conservation
12. Urban Adaptation: Can Songbirds Navigate the Concrete Jungle?
13. Communication Under Threat and Fitness Consequences in a Changing World
14. Addressing Future Threats and Challenges for Songbird Conservation
2. State of the World’s Songbird Populations
3. Why Are Migratory Songbirds Declining?
4. How Thermal Extremes Challenge Songbird Physiology and Survival
5. Songbirds in a Changing World: Understanding the Varied Effects of Climate Change on Songbird Biology
6. The Silent Fields: Agricultural Intensification and Its Effects on Songbird Populations
7. The Impact of Environmental Pollutants on Songbirds
8. Introduced Predators and the Conservation of Songbirds
9. Dangerous Skies: The Impact of Poaching on the African–Eurasian Migratory Flyway
10. Population Genomics of Songbirds in the Anthropocene: Evolutionary Potential in the Wake of Human-Induced Demographic Declines
11. Environmental Endocrinology and Songbird Conservation
12. Urban Adaptation: Can Songbirds Navigate the Concrete Jungle?
13. Communication Under Threat and Fitness Consequences in a Changing World
14. Addressing Future Threats and Challenges for Songbird Conservation
ISBN:
9780443333804
Page Count:
450
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Advanced undergraduate and graduate students studying ornithology and conservation ecology