Bird Display: An Introduction to the Study of Bird Psychology [Paperback]

Originally published in 1942, this book is an introduction to the study of bird psychology.Originally published in 1942, this book is an introduction to the study of bird psychology. Armstrong covers a wide variety of subjects relating to 'ceremonials' and other rituals conducted by various species of birds, including social hierarchy, courtship, song and arena displays. The text is illustrated with a variety of photographs illustrating some of the practices described.Originally published in 1942, this book is an introduction to the study of bird psychology. Armstrong covers a wide variety of subjects relating to 'ceremonials' and other rituals conducted by various species of birds, including social hierarchy, courtship, song and arena displays. The text is illustrated with a variety of photographs illustrating some of the practices described.Originally published in 1942, this book is an introduction to the study of bird psychology. Armstrong covers a wide variety of subjects relating to 'ceremonials' and other rituals conducted by various species of birds, including social hierarchy, courtship, song and arena displays. The text is illustrated with a variety of photographs illustrating some of the practices described. This book will be valuable to anyone with an interest in the conduct and communication of birds.List of illustrations; Preface; 1. The ceremonial of the gannet; 2. The evolution of nest-building; 3. Courtship feeding; 4. Ceremonial gaping; 5. The significance of related ceremonies; 6. Disablement reactions. I. Trance-states; 7. Disablement reactions. II. 'Injury-feigning'; 8. The expression of the emotions; 9. Greeting and other ceremonies; 10. Mutual and reciprocal ceremonies; 11. The evolution of social ceremonies; 12. The function of social ceremonies; 13. The social hierarchy in bird life; 14. The dances of birds and men; 15. Arena displays; 16. Arena displays and sex ratio; 17. Territory, song and song-flight; 18. The significance of display; 19. l£#