Phylogeny of the Waxwings and Allied Birds by M. Dale Arvey

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Author Arvey, M. Dale (Martin Dale), 1915-
LoC No. 51061997
Title Phylogeny of the Waxwings and Allied Birds
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Summary "Phylogeny of the Waxwings and Allied Birds" by M. Dale Arvey is a scientific publication written in the mid-20th century. The work focuses on the evolutionary relationships among the Bombycillidae family of birds, primarily known as waxwings, through a detailed comparative analysis across various biological aspects including coloration, anatomy, and behavior. This study aims to clarify which traits among waxwing species are a result of recent adaptive changes or inherited from ancient lineages. The opening of the publication sets the stage by outlining the author's objective: to explore the relationships within the small family of passerine birds, Bombycillidae, using a comprehensive review of their biological characteristics. It emphasizes the use of anatomical, ecological, and morphological data to discern the origins and adaptations of waxwings, as well as to evaluate the possibility of including other birds within this family. Arvey further discusses previous hypotheses about the geographic origins and ecological adaptations of waxwings, indicating a southern origin likely in northern Mexico, rather than the previously assumed boreal origins. The introduction establishes a framework for the subsequent analytical sections of the publication. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class QH: Science: Natural history
Subject Bombycillidae -- Phylogeny
Subject Waxwings -- Phylogeny
Category Text
EBook-No. 34556
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 7, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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