1997 xvii, 303 p., num. figs, hardbound. Stamp and previous owner's name on first blank end-paper, otherwise as new.Various topics: Physiological, Ecological, and Evolutionary Bases for the Avoidance of Chemical Irritants by Birds / Temporal Flexibility in Avian Reproduction / Sexual Selaction and the Evolution of Song Repertoires / Social Dominance in Birds / Energy Management in Passerine Birds during the Nonbreeding Season / Motor Correlates of Vocal Diversity in Songbirds.