The Wingsnappers: Lessons from an Exuberant Tropical Bird
Barney A. Schlinger
Dec 2023 · Tantor Media Inc · Narrated by Jon Vertullo
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Birds, hormones, and extraordinary behavior: The story of the tiny but mighty golden-collared manakin of Panama This book is the story of a remarkable bird, the golden-collared manakin (Manacus vitellinus) of Panama. Males of this species perform one of the most elaborate, physically complex, and noisy courtship displays of any animal on the planet. Barney A. Schlinger delves into the specialized neurons, muscles, bones, and hormonal systems underlying the manakin's unique courtship behavior, creating a rich life-history account that integrates field observations and evolutionary biology with behavioral ecology, anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, and general ornithology. The personal lives of investigators and the natural history of the Panamanian rainforest provide context for this account of the bird's fascinating behavior. Schlinger clearly and approachably explains basic concepts in disciplines such as avian anatomy, endocrinology, sexual differentiation, and the neurobiology of song and aeroacoustics, offering listeners a window into the biology of this exuberant bird. This enhanced audiobook edition includes two short clips of the bird sounds described in the book.
About the author
Barney A. Schlinger is associate dean of life sciences and professor of integrative biology/physiology and ecology/evolutionary biology at the University of California, Los Angeles. He is a past president of the Society for Behavioral Neuroendocrinology and lives in Topanga, California.
Jon Vertullo is a voice-over and on-camera talent who has been performing on mic, stage, and screen since the age of ten. His voice has been described as "friendly, trustworthy, and engaging, with a sprinkling of nerdy fun!"
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