BIO430	Avian Biology
Prerequisite
Corequisite
Enrolment Restriction
Credit Points	8
The subject introduces avian functional biology. It examines the major organ systems, their unique functions in the survival and reproduction of birds and the variation of these functions among bird taxa. There is special emphasis on adaptations for flight, foraging, breeding and communication. Avian Biology covers the following topics: function of feathers in flight and thermal regulation, bone and muscle adaptations for flight, respiratory, circulatory and excretory function in flight, flight mechanics, foraging and digestion, types of mating systems and parental care, the senses and visual and vocal communication.

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