Volume 5 of this series continues its coverage of currently active re­ search fields in ornithology. Ted Miller examines the application of studies of bird behavior to comparative biology, pursuing the interface of behavior and evolutionary biology adumbrated by Konrad Lorenz in the 1930s.

1 Form and Function in Avian Flight.- 1. Introduction.- 2. Flapping Flight Aerodynamics.- 3. Ecology and Wing Morphology in Flying Birds.- 4. Evolutionary Constraints on Flight Adaptation.- References.- 2 Magnetic Orientation in Birds.- 1. The Magnetic Field of the Earth.- 2. The Magnetic Compass of Birds.- 3. Role of the Magnetic Compass in Bird Orientation.- 4. Noncompass Use of the Magnetic Field.- References.- 3 Temporal Patterns of Pair Formation and Reproduction in Annual Cycles and Associated Endocrinology in Waterfowl.- 1. Introduction.- 2. Strategies of Reproduction and Breeding Patterns in Waterfowl.- 3. A Brief Review of Avian Endocrinology.- 4. Summary of the Major Components of the Annual Cycle.- 5. Temporal Patterns of Molt in Waterfowl.- 6. Autumnal Gonadal Recrudescence.- 7. Autumnal Migration.- 8. Winter Period of Initial Pair Formation.- 9. Vernal Premigratory Changes and Early Migration.- 10. Late Spring Migration and Arrival on the Breeding Grounds.- 11. Nesting and Egg Laying.- 12. Incubation and Renesting.- 13. Seasonal Decline and Termination of the Reproductive Phase.- 14. Summary.- References.- 4 Female-Biased Philopatry, Monogamy, and the Timing of Pair Formation in Migratory Waterfowl.- 1. Introduction.- 2. Waterfowl Breeding Systems.- 3. Why Monogamy, Early Pairing, and Female Philopatry?.- 4. The Timing of Pairing in Winter.- 5. Summary.- References.- 5 Colony Formation in Seabirds.- 1. Introduction.- 2. Formation of Colonies on Previously Used Sites.- 3. Formation of New Colonies.- 4. Supplementary Remarks on Colony Structure.- 5. Ecological and Social Factors in Colony Formation.- 6. Concluding Remarks.- References.- 6 Mitochondrial DNA of Birds.- 1. Introduction.- 2. Isolation Procedures.- 3. Methods of Comparison.- 4. Genome Size.- 5. Gene Mapping.- 6. Maternal Phylogenies.- 7. Intraspecific Comparisons.- 8. Interspecific Comparisons.- 9. Rates of Molecular Evolution in Birds.- 10. Hybrid Zones and Gene Flow of mtDNA.- 11. Prospects.- References.- 7 Nongame Bird Conservation.- 1. Citizen Support.- 2. Funding.- 3. Planning.- 4. Data Acquisition and Data Management.- 5. Coordination.- 6. Information and Education.- 7. Habitat Management.- 8. Species Management.- 9. Summary.- References.- 8 Experimental Design in Ornithology.- 1. Introduction.- 2. Can Ornithology Be Scientific?.- 3. Different Methods of Science.- 4. Internal and External Validity.- 5. Statistics and Experimental Design.- 6. The Dual Problems of Subjects: Selection and Assignment.- 7. Quasiexperimental Designs.- 8. Doing Research: A Recipe.- 9. Further Reading.- 10. Concluding Remarks.- References.- 9 Description of Bird Behavior for Comparative Purposes.- 1. Introduction.- 2. Description of Behavior.- 3. Concluding Comments.- References.- Author Index.- Bird Name Index.