This book meets the demand for a comprehensive introduction to understanding the processes of population limitation. Recognized world-wide as a respected biologist and communicator, Dr. Ian Newton has now written a clear and detailed treatise on local scale population limiting factors in birds. It is based almost entirely on results from field studies, though it is set in a contemporary theoretical framework. The 16 chapters fall under three major section headings: Behavior and Density Regulation, Natural limiting Factors, and Human Impacts. Population Limitation in Birds serves as a needed resource expanding on Dr. David Lack's research in this area of ornithology in the 1950's. It includes numerous line diagrams and beautiful illustrations by acclaimed wildlife artist Keith Brockie.