Signals for Survival

, Documents the role that signalic communication plays in the life of the Lesser Black-Beaked Seagull, observing the birds' migration patterns and their courtship, mating, and rearing of the young. Interprets the complex pattern of posture, movement, sound, and color that is the language of the gulls in relation to such behavioral aspects as territoriality, aggression, courtship and mating, alarm signs, and flights. Shows how the proper interpretation of these signals is essential to survival., Documents the role that signalic communication plays in the life of the Lesser Black-Beaked Seagull, observing the birds' migration patterns and their courtship, mating, and rearing of the young. Interprets the complex pattern of posture, movement, sound, and color that is the language of the gulls in relation to such behavioral aspects as territoriality, aggression, courtship and mating, alarm signals, and flights. Shows how the proper interpretation of these signals is essential to the gulls' survival.NOTE: Two (or more) records have been merged together to create this data.