Bird Coloration, Volume 1, Mechanisms and Measurements

Edited by Geoffrey E. Hill

Edited by Kevin J. McGraw

    Preface

    I. Perception and Measurements

    1. Color Perception
    Innes C. Cuthill

    2. Quantification of Coloration
    Staffan Andersson and Maria Prager

    3. Analyzing Colors
    Robert Montgomerie

    4. Effects of Light Environment on Color Communication
    Marc Théry

    II. Mechanisms of Production

    5. Mechanics of Carotenoid-based Coloration
    Kevin J. McGraw

    6. Mechanics of Melanin-based Coloration
    Kevin J. McGraw

    7. Anatomy, Physics, and Evolution of Structural Colors
    Richard O. Prum

    8. The Mechanics of Uncommon Colors: Pterins, Porphyrins, and Psittacofulvins
    Kevin J. McGraw

    9. Cosmetic and Adventitious Colors
    Robert Montgomerie

    III. Controls and Regulation of Expression

    10. Hormonal Control of Coloration
    Rebecca T. Kimball

    11. The Genetic Basis of Color Variation
    Nicholas I. Mundy

    12. Environmental Regulation of Ornamental Coloration
    Geoffrey E. Hill

    Acknowledgments

    Contributors

    Index

  • Cover: Bird Coloration, Volume 1, Mechanisms and Measurements

Geoffrey E. Hill is Alumni Professor of Biological Sciences, Auburn University.

Kevin J. McGraw is Assistant Professor of Life Sciences, Arizona State University.