LEADER 04527nam 22006615 450 001 9910544859403321 005 20251113180629.0 010 $a9783030876456$b(electronic bk.) 010 $z9783030876449 024 7 $a10.1007/978-3-030-87645-6 035 $a(MiAaPQ)EBC6887196 035 $a(Au-PeEL)EBL6887196 035 $a(CKB)21167318000041 035 $a(PPN)260828785 035 $a(OCoLC)1299382721 035 $a(DE-He213)978-3-030-87645-6 035 $a(EXLCZ)9921167318000041 100 $a20220212d2022 u| 0 101 0 $aeng 135 $aurcnu|||||||| 181 $ctxt$2rdacontent 182 $cc$2rdamedia 183 $acr$2rdacarrier 200 10$aPaleogene Fossil Birds /$fby Gerald Mayr 205 $a2nd ed. 2022. 210 1$aCham :$cSpringer International Publishing :$cImprint: Springer,$d2022. 215 $a1 online resource (247 pages) 225 1 $aFascinating Life Sciences,$x2509-6753 311 08$aPrint version: Mayr, Gerald Paleogene Fossil Birds Cham : Springer International Publishing AG,c2022 9783030876449 320 $aIncludes bibliographical references. 327 $aChapter 1. Introduction -- Chapter 2. Basic Terminology and the Broader Phylogenetic and Geological Framework -- Chapter 3. Palaeognathous Birds -- Chapter 4. Pelagornithidae, Gastornithidae, and Crown Group Galloanseres -- Chapter 5. Mirandornithes (Grebes and Flamingos), Charadriiformes (Shorebirds and Allies), and Gruiformes (Rails, Cranes, and Allies) -- Chapter 6. Opisthocomiformes (Hoatzins), ?Columbaves? (Doves, Cuckoos, Bustards, and Allies), and Strisores (Nightjars, Swifts, Hummingbirds, and Allies) -- Chapter 7. Phaethontiformes and Aequornithes: The Aquatic and Semi-Aquatic Neaovian Taxa -- Chapter 8. Accipitriformes (New World Vultures, Hawks, and Allies), Falconiformes (Falcons), and Cariamiformes (Seriemas and Allies) -- Chapter 9. Psittacopasseres ? Psittaciformes (Parrots) and Passeriformes (Passerines) -- Chapter 10. Strigiformes (Owls), Coliiformes (Mousebirds), and Cavitaves (Trogons, Rollers, Woodpeckers, and Allies) -- Chapter 11. Paleogene Avifaunas: A Synopsis of General Biogeographic and Paleoecological Aspects. 330 $aThis second, completely revised edition of ?Paleogene fossil birds? gives a comprehensive, updated overview of the avian fossil record from a geological period that lasted from the end-Cretaceous mass extinction event (66 million years ago) to the end of the Oligocene epoch (23 mya). Paleogene avifaunas are highly diversified and not only feature unusual archaic groups without close living relatives but also offer unique insights into the evolution and biogeographic history of extant birds. The main body of the book constitutes an in-depth survey of the known diversity of Paleogene avifaunas. The reader is introduced into basic skeletal features of extinct avian taxa, with these fossil forms being placed into a phylogenetic context in the light of current hypotheses on the interrelationships of extant birds. The geographical and temporal occurrences of the various fossil groups are outlined and their evolutionary significance is discussed. Concluding sections inform more general aspects of Paleogene avifaunas, such as possible causes of major faunal changes. In addition to being a reference work for the early evolution of modern birds from a paleornithological perspective, the present work also enables researchers in other fields of vertebrate paleontology to gain an improved understanding of Paleogene ecosystems. Numerous color photos of representative specimens furthermore make the new edition attractive to a wider audience interested in the avian fossil record. 410 0$aFascinating Life Sciences,$x2509-6753 606 $aVertebrates 606 $aPaleontology 606 $aEvolution (Biology) 606 $aAnatomy, Comparative 606 $aVertebrate Zoology 606 $aPaleontology 606 $aEvolutionary Biology 606 $aAnimal Anatomy 615 0$aVertebrates. 615 0$aPaleontology. 615 0$aEvolution (Biology) 615 0$aAnatomy, Comparative. 615 14$aVertebrate Zoology. 615 24$aPaleontology. 615 24$aEvolutionary Biology. 615 24$aAnimal Anatomy. 676 $a568 676 $a568 700 $aMayr$b Gerald$0996071 801 0$bMiAaPQ 801 1$bMiAaPQ 801 2$bMiAaPQ 912 $a9910544859403321 996 $aPaleogene Fossil Birds$92769521 997 $aUNINA