A World on the Wing: the global odyssey of migratory birds
(eAudiobook)
In the past two decades, our understanding of the navigational and physiological feats that enable birds to cross immense oceans, fly above the highest mountains, or remain in unbroken flight for months at a stretch has exploded. What we've learned of these key migrations is nothing short of extraordinary. Bird migration entails almost unfathomable endurance, like a sparrow-sized sandpiper that will fly nonstop from Canada to Venezuela-the equivalent of running 126 consecutive marathons without food, water, or rest-avoiding dehydration by "drinking" moisture from its own muscles and organs, while orienting itself using the earth's magnetic field. Crossing the Pacific Ocean in nine days of nonstop flight, as some birds do, leaves little time for sleep, but migrants can put half their brains to sleep for a few seconds at a time, alternating sides-and their reaction time actually improves. These and other revelations convey both the wonder of bird migration and its global sweep, from the mudflats of the Yellow Sea in China to the remote mountains of northeastern India to the dusty hills of southern Cyprus. This breathtaking work of nature writing also introduces listeners to those scientists, researchers, and bird lovers trying to preserve global migratory patterns in the face of climate change and other environmental challenges.
Notes
Weidensaul, S., & Lenz, M. (2021). A World on the Wing: the global odyssey of migratory birds. Unabridged. [United States], HighBridge.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Weidensaul, Scott and Mike, Lenz. 2021. A World On the Wing: The Global Odyssey of Migratory Birds. [United States], HighBridge.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Weidensaul, Scott and Mike, Lenz, A World On the Wing: The Global Odyssey of Migratory Birds. [United States], HighBridge, 2021.
MLA Citation (style guide)Weidensaul, Scott, and Mike Lenz. A World On the Wing: The Global Odyssey of Migratory Birds. Unabridged. [United States], HighBridge, 2021.
Hoopla Extract Information
hooplaId | 13972341 |
---|---|
title | A World on the Wing |
kind | AUDIOBOOK |
price | 2.81 |
active | 1 |
pa | 0 |
profanity | 0 |
children | 0 |
demo | 0 |
rating | |
abridged | 0 |
dateLastUpdated | Jan 15, 2023 12:19:39 AM |
Record Information
Last File Modification Time | Nov 23, 2023 02:45:28 AM |
---|---|
Last Grouped Work Modification Time | Apr 18, 2024 02:10:20 AM |
MARC Record
LEADER | 03058nim a22004575a 4500 | ||
---|---|---|---|
001 | MWT13972341 | ||
003 | MWT | ||
005 | 20231027020620.0 | ||
006 | m o h | ||
007 | sz zunnnnnuned | ||
007 | cr nnannnuuuua | ||
008 | 231027o2021 xxunnn eo z n eng d | ||
020 | |a 9781696603317|q (sound recording : hoopla Audio Book) | ||
020 | |a 1696603315|q (sound recording : hoopla Audio Book) | ||
028 | 4 | 2 | |a MWT13972341 |
029 | |a https://d2snwnmzyr8jue.cloudfront.net/rcb_9781696603317_180.jpeg | ||
037 | |a 13972341|b Midwest Tape, LLC|n http://www.midwesttapes.com | ||
040 | |a Midwest|e rda | ||
099 | |a eAudiobook hoopla | ||
100 | 1 | |a Weidensaul, Scott,|e author. | |
245 | 1 | 2 | |a A World on the Wing :|b the global odyssey of migratory birds|h [electronic resource] /|c Scott Weidensaul. |
250 | |a Unabridged. | ||
264 | 1 | |a [United States] :|b HighBridge,|c 2021. | |
264 | 2 | |b Made available through hoopla | |
300 | |a 1 online resource (1 audio file (13hr., 24 min.)) :|b digital. | ||
336 | |a spoken word|b spw|2 rdacontent | ||
337 | |a computer|b c|2 rdamedia | ||
338 | |a online resource|b cr|2 rdacarrier | ||
344 | |a digital|h digital recording|2 rda | ||
347 | |a data file|2 rda | ||
506 | |a Instant title available through hoopla. | ||
511 | 1 | |a Read by Mike Lenz. | |
520 | |a In the past two decades, our understanding of the navigational and physiological feats that enable birds to cross immense oceans, fly above the highest mountains, or remain in unbroken flight for months at a stretch has exploded. What we've learned of these key migrations is nothing short of extraordinary. Bird migration entails almost unfathomable endurance, like a sparrow-sized sandpiper that will fly nonstop from Canada to Venezuela-the equivalent of running 126 consecutive marathons without food, water, or rest-avoiding dehydration by "drinking" moisture from its own muscles and organs, while orienting itself using the earth's magnetic field. Crossing the Pacific Ocean in nine days of nonstop flight, as some birds do, leaves little time for sleep, but migrants can put half their brains to sleep for a few seconds at a time, alternating sides-and their reaction time actually improves. These and other revelations convey both the wonder of bird migration and its global sweep, from the mudflats of the Yellow Sea in China to the remote mountains of northeastern India to the dusty hills of southern Cyprus. This breathtaking work of nature writing also introduces listeners to those scientists, researchers, and bird lovers trying to preserve global migratory patterns in the face of climate change and other environmental challenges. | ||
538 | |a Mode of access: World Wide Web. | ||
650 | 0 | |a Birds. | |
650 | 0 | |a Ornithology. | |
650 | 0 | |a Science. | |
700 | 1 | |a Lenz, Mike,|e reader. | |
710 | 2 | |a hoopla digital. | |
856 | 4 | 0 | |u https://www.hoopladigital.com/title/13972341?utm_source=MARC&Lid=hh4435|z Instantly available on hoopla. |
856 | 4 | 2 | |z Cover image|u https://d2snwnmzyr8jue.cloudfront.net/rcb_9781696603317_180.jpeg |